2009 BMW 125 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 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. 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 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 125 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |