2009 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2009 BMW 545 and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 545 | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 545 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
