2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 116 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1233 kg more than 2009 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 116 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 53 L |
