2009 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
