2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 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 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 528 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
