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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 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 | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
