2008 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 740 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 474 kg more than 2008 BMW 740.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 740 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
