2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 735 kg more than 2010 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 328 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
