2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 BMW 645
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 777 kg more than 2004 BMW 645.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 645 (450 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Avalanche | 645 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
