2005 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 757 kg more than 2005 BMW 740. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
