2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 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 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3180 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |