2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 766 kg more than 2012 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 194 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 Weight | 2486 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
