2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (325 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Avalanche | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |
