2003 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 690 kg more than 2003 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |