2006 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4807 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
