2005 BMW 530 vs. 2010 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2010 GMC Terrain is newer by 5 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Terrain weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2010 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 530 | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
