2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 184 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 667 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alpina | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
