2003 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 9 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 13 kg more than 2003 BMW 520.
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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 520 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |