2011 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Avalanche | 525 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
