2008 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 245 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
