2008 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 946 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3190 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |