2005 BMW 730 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 730 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 102 L |
