2007 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 349 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
