2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1468 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |