2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Freelander and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 2597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |