2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 714 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. 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 Chevrolet Express (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 545 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
