2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 113 kg more than 2004 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Freelander | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
