2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 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 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |