2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. 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 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 325 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
