2006 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,392 cc, 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (315 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 397 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
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, 2006 BMW X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3192 cc |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
