2005 BMW 530 vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2007 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 GMC Sierra (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 530 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
