2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 3 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, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 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 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR2 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
