2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 520 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
