2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 520 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
