2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 148 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
