2008 BMW 130 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 117 L |
