2003 BMW 520 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520.
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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 520 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |