2008 BMW 320 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 4 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2012 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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 320 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |