2007 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 545 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
