2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (261 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 BMW X5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Avalanche | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |