2009 BMW X5 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 X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2009 BMW X5 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | X5 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |