2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 417 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 335 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |