2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2011 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 320.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 320. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
