2008 BMW Z4 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 Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 (454 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z4 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
