2001 BMW X5 vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 BMW X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X5 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 83 L |
