2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535. 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 535 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2968 mm |
