2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
