2006 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
