2005 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 741 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
