2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 562 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4293 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
