2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 496 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 528 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
