2005 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |