2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 994 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Express | 125 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |