2007 BMW M3 vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | M3 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
