2001 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (455 Nm). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 129 L |
