2005 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
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2005 SsangYong Rexton | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | SsangYong | BMW |
Model | Rexton | 550 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |