2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 889 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | X6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
