2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 659 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 330 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3650 mm |