2005 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 749 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 730 | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
