2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover LR2 and 2009 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR2 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
