2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 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 72 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 517 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |