2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 550 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
