2005 BMW 325 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 325 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
