2007 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 909 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M5 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 148 L |
