2010 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2010 BMW X5 and 2010 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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, 2010 BMW X5 (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW X5 2010 Chevrolet Express
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model X5 Express
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 474 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 2402 kg
Vehicle Length 4854 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1933 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1765 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 2934 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 117 L


 

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