2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 760

To start off, 2011 BMW 760 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2011 BMW 760
Make Chevrolet BMW
Model Silverado 760
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5359 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 535 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 745 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 5215 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1902 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 3211 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 82 L


 

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