2008 BMW 325 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 325 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
