2008 SsangYong Kyron vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Kyron and 2008 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 SsangYong Kyron | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | SsangYong | BMW |
Model | Kyron | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6650 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |