2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
