2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.

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 @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 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:

2009 BMW 325 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 325 Suburban
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon 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 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5660 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 117 L


 

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