Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs BMW X5 2010
| 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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery and BMW X5 have the same engine power, but Land Rover Discovery torque is 60 NM more than BMW X5. Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.6 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.6 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 | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 17 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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1.4 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 (€): | 12 000 | 14 000 | |
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