2009 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 756 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 120 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |
