2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 BMW 316 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 Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 316 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Avalanche | 316 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |
