2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 282 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
