2011 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 750 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 566 kg more than 2011 BMW 750.
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 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 750. (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 750 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 750 | Express |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 455 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 697 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |