2009 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 1 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 135 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |