BMW X5 vs Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD
Overview
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | sDrive40i | 1500 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 1999 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67,600 | $0 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $41,144 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $76,847 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $104,622 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 12 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 14 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 12 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 17 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.9 gal | 42 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp (best) | 255 hp |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft (best) | 330 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 5.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 72.3 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 5,952 lbs | 7,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,054 lbs | 2,003 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,919 lbs | 4,820 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 131.5 in (best) |
| Length | 194.2 in | 219.5 in (best) |
| Width | 78.9 in (best) | 76.7 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 70.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW X5 | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 1500 $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP | 1500 LS $0 MSRP |
| 3 | xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP | 1500 LT $0 MSRP |
| 4 | M60i $92,600 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Competition $129,700 MSRP | — |
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