2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |