2003 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (227 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 71 L |
