2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5298 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |