2009 BMW 650 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 650 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 148 L |
