2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
