2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | 525 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4367 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |
