2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
Because 2009 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Kyron.
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2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | Z4 | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |