2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 807 kg more than 2012 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 535 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
