2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 285 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Tahoe | 320 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |