2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | M3 | XL7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |