2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 968 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
