2008 BMW 650 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 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 650. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 650 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 650 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 148 L |