2004 BMW 325 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325.
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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 325 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 325 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |