2006 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M3 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
