2005 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 611 kg more than 2005 BMW 745.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 745 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
