2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 561 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |