2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Avalanche | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
