2008 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 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 137 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325.
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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 148 L |
