2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 707 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1517 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2874 mm |
