2007 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 732 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |