2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is newer by 2 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 839 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. 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 (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2819 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 67 L |
