2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1950 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
