Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1.6 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`240 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 8600 | |
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