2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 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 X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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 448 kg more than 2010 BMW X5.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X5. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Defender | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
