2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |