2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 594 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |