2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 89 kg more than 2012 BMW X6.
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 X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | X6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 480 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 779 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5715 mm | 4879 mm |
Vehicle Width | 8032 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1971 mm | 1689 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3396 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 85 L |