2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 550 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3199 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 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 | 11.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
