2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 194 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Avalanche | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
