2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 246 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
