2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 775 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series. 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 Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 6 series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
