2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
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 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
