2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (156 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | C |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |