2008 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 417 kg more than 2008 BMW 740. 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, 2008 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 740 | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
