2008 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 1 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 682 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 335 | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
