2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Freelander and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
