2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Freelander and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
