2008 BMW 523 vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 433 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.
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 Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2010 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 523 | Stavic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |