2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (395 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 992 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | X5 | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 83 L |