2008 BMW 530 vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Musso. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2011 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2011 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 530 | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 530 | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2874 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |