2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W

To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 SsangYong Chairman W were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.

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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 525 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
Make BMW SsangYong
Model 525 Chairman W
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4966 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 215 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1495 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 7.3 L/100km


 

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