2007 BMW 525 vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 525 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
