2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 512 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 535 | Express |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
