2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W

To start off, both 2008 BMW M3 and 2008 SsangYong Chairman W were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.

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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW M3 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
Make BMW SsangYong
Model M3 Chairman W
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3246 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 339 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1495 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 8.1 L/100km


 

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