2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (502 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 535 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
