2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (238 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |