2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Traverse would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 886 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Traverse | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
