2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 328 | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |
