2024 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2024 Chevrolet Suburban Review

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2024 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $72,500
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2024 Chevrolet
Suburban

MSRP*: $59,200 to $82,900
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MPG - City Info not available 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 144.7 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs 7,900 - 8,300 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 225.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 81.1 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Chevrolet Suburban than in the BMW X5 PHEV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Suburban will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5 PHEV.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X5 PHEV is somewhat more expensive than the Chevrolet Suburban.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 PHEV is much slimmer than the Chevrolet Suburban, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X5 PHEV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Chevrolet Suburban.

Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has a smaller turning radius than the Chevrolet Suburban, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Chevrolet Suburban is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X5 PHEV greatly out-muscles the Chevrolet Suburban.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Chevrolet Suburban, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV has less seating than the Chevrolet Suburban, making the Chevrolet Suburban the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 PHEV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Chevrolet Suburban.