2004 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (400 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M3. (355 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M3 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M3 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
