2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 5 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Express | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |