2012 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |
