2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 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 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster 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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 530 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 530 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 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 | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |