2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 4 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M5. 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | LR2 | M5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1846 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |