2009 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2009 BMW 545 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545.
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 (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 545 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 545 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 545 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 148 L |