2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,156 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | TrailBlazer | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4156 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
