2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 611 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Freelander | X3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3190 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
