2008 BMW 320 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 320 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
