2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
