2008 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 726 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M5 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |