2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 354 kg more than 2006 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
