2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 525. 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 525 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |