2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 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 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 320 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
