2003 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 517 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 545 | Express |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
