1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 900 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | GL |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3076 mm |