2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 135.
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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 135. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 135 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.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 135 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |