2009 BMW 328 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 328 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |