2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 528 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 320 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
