2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | Sprinter | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
