2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 328 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |