2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 525. 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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 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 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | LR2 | 525 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |