2007 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
