2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 742 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |