2006 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |