2009 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
