2006 BMW 550 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
