2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 446 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.

Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 SsangYong Actyon
Make BMW SsangYong
Model 125 Actyon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1772 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 75 L


 

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