2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 6 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, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 304 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | 535 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
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 | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |