2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 2 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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 523 kg more than 2011 BMW X6.
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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2011 BMW X6 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. 2011 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Defender | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
