2011 BMW X5 vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X5 | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | X5 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
