2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 898 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 330 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
