2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 GMC Savana 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 Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2005 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Savana. (353 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2005 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 530 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
