Compare Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 177 HP vs BharatBenz 1017 : School 39 / 49 Seater

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	39+D (2x2) 49+D (3x2)

Engine	H Series CRS iEGR Technology	4D34i CRDI

Power	177 HP@2400 rpm	170 HP

Torque	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm	520 Nm@1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)	16200 Kg	10600 Kg

	Tourist, Intercity	School, Colleges

Warranty	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km

Service Interval	80,000 Km (Oil change)	40,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	H Series CRS iEGR Technology	4D34i CRDI

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Unitised fuel injection pump

Engine Displacement	5660 cc	3907 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	177 HP@2400 rpm	170 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm	520 Nm@1500 rpm

Clutch	380 Diaphragm type With clutch booster	325 mm dia Organic

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	6 speed manual (6F+1R) With overdrive gear

Gearbox	Synchromesh	M036, Synchromesh type Cable shift

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	350 Litres	Diesel: 160 Litres Ad Blue: 43 Litres

Electricals Battery	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A	2x12V, 120 Ah

GVW	16200 Kg	10600 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2 3x2

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	39+D (2x2) 49+D (3x2)

Body Structure		Aluminique body structure

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	In-swing, Automatic

Floor Type		Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction	Ladder type channel with cross members

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Rear Axle		Fully Floating Type

Front Suspension	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front and Rear

Tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres	235/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	6200 mm	5300 mm

Turning Circle Diameter		18.6 m

Ground Clearance		192 mm

Overall Length	12000 mm	9787 mm

Overall Width		2350 mm

Front Overhang	2400 mm	1323 mm

Rear Overhang	3400 mm	3164 mm

Front Track	1963 mm	1790 mm

Rear Track	1816 mm	1690 mm

Driver Seat		4 way adjustable

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics		Yes

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass		Yes

Sun Visor		Roll down type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece, toughened	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Single piece, toughened	Pasted

Hatrack	Modular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Reclining	Bench seats (3x2) High back (Optional in 2x2)

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack	Free flow

Bottle Holder	Yes	Available on each seat

Music System	Yes	Optional fitment

Bell Switch		1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light		LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes dual line	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front and Rear

Grab Handle		Available on each seat

Window Guardrail	NA	No

Guide Grab Rail		Yes

Driver Area Partition		Guarded driver area

Door Alarm		Yes

Roof Hatch		Yes

Fire Extinguisher		Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window		No

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	No

Tubeless Tyres	Optional	Yes

Retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)	No