2008 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 473 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
