2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 BMW 328.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 328. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 328 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |