2008 BMW X5 vs 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

2008 BMW X5

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

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AWD 4-Door 3.0si

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door 3.0si	17	23	$42,505	$46,200
X5 AWD 4-Door 4.8i	15	21	$50,415	$54,800

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4WD 4-Door HSE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door HSE	12	18	$70,229	$77,175
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door SC	12	18	$84,471	$92,825

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,505

$70,229

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,200

$77,175

Monthly Payment Estimate

$770 / month

$1286 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 BMW X5 is better than ever, but could use more dramatic styling and an iDrive transplant.

The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover remains the ultimate luxury sport-utility vehicle, a well-heeled performer for those well-heeled enough to own one.

TCC Likes

Expanded utility
Sharp handling
Well-balanced steering

Stately looks
Ravishing interior
Strong powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Styling is same-old, same-old
Stiff tariff for a family vehicle
iDrive controller

Big thirst for fuel
Stately road manners
No third-row seat

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

12 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

18 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

38.3

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.0

60.0

Front Leg Room (in)

40.0

38.9

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.4

- TBD -

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

35.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

40.2

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.0

61.4

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

195.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.5

75.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.0

64.0

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

113.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

77.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

39.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

62.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.8

73.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

21.9

34.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.79

13.8 x 0.79

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1 x 1.18

13.3 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Four-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

27.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.0

38.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.1

3.46

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

255/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

255/55HR19

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

255/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

550

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

550

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

7700

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4982

5474

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

19 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Alloy

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

19 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

19 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

- TBD -

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

225 @ 2750

325 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

4.4L/268

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6600

305 @ 5750

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas V8

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

2.93

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Land Rover Range Rover

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Double-Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Integrated

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/lower arms

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

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