2008 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 8,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (617 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 8100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3310 mm |
