2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 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 125 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 659 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3650 mm |
