2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 12 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 892 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 118 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |
