2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 Korando (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
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2009 BMW 320 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 320 | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |