2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 BMW 550
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 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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 BMW 550. 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 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Freelander | 550 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |