2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Suzuki Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Suzuki Equator would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model | Equator | 528 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
