2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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 TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 BMW 520 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | TrailBlazer | 520 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |