2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | LR2 | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |