2011 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2011 BMW 525 and 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2011 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 525 | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 525 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
