2005 BMW M6 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2005 BMW M6 (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M6 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M6 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
