2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 7 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 358 kg more than 2012 BMW 760.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 760 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
