BMW X1 E84 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

2009–2015 vs 2006–2014 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X1 E84 4,477 mm, Freelander 2 (L359) 4,500 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: X1 E84 420 l, Freelander 2 (L359) 755 l.
Lowest consumption: X1 E84 4.5 l/100 km, Freelander 2 (L359) 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: X1 E84 85–225 kW, Freelander 2 (L359) 110–171 kW.
Standard equipment: X1 E84 25 items (Base), Freelander 2 (L359) 29 items (S).
On Autodrom: X1 E84 from €5,450 (1 listing); no Freelander 2 (L359) is listed right now.

BMW X1 E842009–2015 · 22 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, Sport LineSpecifications →1 listing from €5,450 →

Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)2006–2014 · 4 engines · S, XS, HSESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X1 E842009–20151 listing · from €5,450	Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)2006–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,454 mm–4,477 mm	Length4,500 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,910 mm
Height	Height1,545 mm	Height1,740 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,660 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance194 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l	Trunk volume755 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,750 kg	Curb weight1,670 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2015	Production years2006–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines22	Number of engines4
Power	Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)	Power110–171 kW (150–232 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.2–3.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · sDrive20d EfficientDynamics	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 2.2 eD4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · xDrive35i	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.2 i6
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsBase · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Base	Items in the base trim29 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · M Sport	Items in the top trim37 · HSE
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,450	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X1 E84 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

Length: Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) 4,500 mm, BMW X1 E84 4,477 mm (a 23 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,660 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 755 vs 420 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X1 E84 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

The most frugal BMW X1 E84 uses 4.5 l/100 km (sDrive20d EfficientDynamics); the most frugal Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) 5.7 l/100 km (2.2 eD4).

Which is more powerful — BMW X1 E84 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

The strongest BMW X1 E84 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (xDrive35i); the strongest Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) 171 kW (232 hp) (3.2 i6).

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