2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 603 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |