1999 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 520 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2968 mm |
