2006 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 697 kg more than 2006 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
