2003 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
