2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
