2008 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | X5 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 462 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |