2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 6 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 528 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
