2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 148 L |
