2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 SsangYong Stavic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | X3 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
