2004 BMW 530 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 642 kg more than 2004 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 530 | Savana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |