2007 BMW 550 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 550 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
