2009 BMW 128 vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2009 BMW 128 and 2009 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 128. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 128 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
