2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra 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, 2004 GMC Sierra (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (400 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
