2005 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 879 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M3 | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
