2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 525 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |