2007 BMW 118 vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 BMW 118 and 2007 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 670 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 118 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
