2005 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
