2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 254 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 124 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | TrailBlazer | 116 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 51 L |
