2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 821 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M3 | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |