2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 321 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 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.
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2007 BMW 525 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 525 | Kyron |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 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 | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |