2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 502 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.

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 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Make BMW Suzuki
Model 125 Grand Vitara
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 2393 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1828 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 66 L