2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 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 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (521 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 BMW X5 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | X5 | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |