2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 8 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 993 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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 (488 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |