2007 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 49 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
