2004 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW X5 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 409 kg more than 2004 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |
