2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 5 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 152 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 754 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 51 L |
