2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 525. 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
