2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X3 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 117 L |
