2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1293 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 120 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |