2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 602 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | SSR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |