2009 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 523 | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
