2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
