2008 BMW 135 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 2 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 135 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 6570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |