2008 BMW X5 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 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 X5 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | X5 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3199 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
