2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 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 73 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 BMW X3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | X3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |