2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 903 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
