2005 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 BMW 645.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 645 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 645 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |