2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,159 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 135 | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 83 L |
