2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 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 918 kg more than 2010 BMW 335.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 335. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Defender | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
