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BMW X5 vs SsangYong Korando - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 27000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or SsangYong Korando?

BMW X5

SsangYong Korando

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Korando has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.50 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando performs convincingly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 234 km more than the BMW X5.

Korando

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a convincingly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.40 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 59 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm difference.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, SsangYong Korando is significantly lighter – 1517 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers to a small extent more room – 650 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs distinct better – up to 1870 L, which is about 622 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BMW X5
SsangYong Korando

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X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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SsangYong Korando

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The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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BMW X5
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
27000 - 42000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.80 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1840 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
4450 - 4465 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1620 - 1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1248 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.40 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
SsangYong
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.