2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (174 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR3 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
