2008 BMW 528 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 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 528.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 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 528 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 528 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 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 | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |