2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 BMW X3 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 Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (311 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 386 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
