2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 5 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 540 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Express | 535 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |