2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 423 kg more than 2012 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
