2007 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 120 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 148 L |