2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 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 (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |