2007 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1313 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 320 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
