2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 453 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2008 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 325 | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 325 | Kyron |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |