2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 378 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
Because 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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 Kyron 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 Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
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2009 BMW 325 | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 325 | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 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 | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |