2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1407 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (231 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |