BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (2013 – 2017) vs Chevrolet SS (2013 – 2016): specs compared

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 415 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.2 s. The Chevrolet SS has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. The Chevrolet SS is the lighter car, from 1,796 kg against 1,875 kg.

Specification BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 2013 – 2017 Chevrolet SS Chevrolet SS 2013 – 2016
Overview
Origin Germany United States
Documented years 2013 – 2017 2013 – 2016
Body style Gran Turismo —
Variants 9 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 184 – 449 hp 415 hp
Torque 380 – 649 Nm 563 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.8 – 8.9 s 5.2 s
Top speed 212 – 249 km/h 257 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.3 – 9.4 L/100 km 13.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,996 – 4,999 mm 4,966 mm
Width 1,900 mm 1,897 mm
Height 1,557 – 1,560 mm 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 3,068 – 3,071 mm 2,916 mm
Curb weight 1,875 – 2,130 kg 1,796 – 1,803 kg

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