2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 120 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 120 Tahoe
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 461 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 98 L


 

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