2005 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 993 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
