2007 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (201 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
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, 2007 BMW X3 (410 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X3 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
