2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 548 kg more than 2012 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X6. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
