2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Uplander. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 675 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2009 BMW 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Uplander. (326 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 135 | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
