BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Review

Utility
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid will quite certainly prove more practical than the BMW for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Chevrolet is a better choice than the BMW X5 with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable pets.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Tahoe Hybrid packs quite a wallop and will knock the BMW X5 down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is considerably more bulky than the BMW X5. The BMW X5's tank is about the same size as the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid's, though the Chevrolet's is somewhat larger. The BMW X5 and the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The BMW X5 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. In terms of MSRP, the BMW X5 doesn't cost much less than the Chevrolet.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Chevrolet and the BMW X5 likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW X5's engine is tremendously smaller than the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid will have picked up and gone by the time the X5 finally gets moving. The BMW X5 could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid in terms of pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Tahoe Hybrid's front cabin compared to the BMW X5. The ampler interior dimensions of the BMW X5 make it more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Tahoe Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the BMW X5's.