2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 263 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 550 | Rodius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2696 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |