2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 454 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |