2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1112 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Freelander | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
