2006 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
