2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 BMW 325 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 111 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 999 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 BMW 325 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | 325 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2639 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |