2005 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 520 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Make BMW Suzuki
Model 520 Grand Vitara
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Station Wagon 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 170 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4501 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1811 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 66 L


 

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