2011 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR3 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
