2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 655 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 528 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Express | 528 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |