2009 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 454 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |