2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (311 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 361 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 67 L |
