2006 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 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 94 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4807 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |