2007 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |