2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 325 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 63 L |
