2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 349 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 2005 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 325 | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |