2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |