2005 BMW 525 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 811 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 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
