2008 BMW M5 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 M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | M5 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |