2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.

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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 335 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 335 Colorado
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1805 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4624 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1783 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1384 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 72 L


 

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