2000 BMW 525 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 525 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
