2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 444 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Freelander 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Model Freelander E
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 268 HP
Torque 401 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 92.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 86 mm
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 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.1 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 80 L


 

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