2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |
