2009 BMW 525 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 525 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 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 | 7.8 L/100km |