2010 BMW 116 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 116 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 211 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1163 kg more than 2010 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 116 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 116 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 98 L |
