2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,190 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 95 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1261 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | A |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3190 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1225 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 | 24.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
