2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M3 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |