2000 BMW M3 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 323 kg more than 2000 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | M3 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
