2008 BMW X5 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 X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |