2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Freelander | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 439 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |