2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X6. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X6.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Tahoe | X6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |