2008 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 540 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 540 Avalanche
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 5300 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 310 HP
Torque 440 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L


 

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