2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Freelander and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (215 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (300 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
