2009 BMW 118 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118.
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 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 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:
2009 BMW 118 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 118 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |