2009 BMW 528 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 BMW 528 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 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 528. 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 BMW 528 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 528 | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |