2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | TrailBlazer | 760 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
