2008 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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, both vehicles can yield 260 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4807 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |