2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 5 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 520 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
