2012 BMW Z4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2012 BMW Z4 and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW Z4 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Z4 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 104 L |