2005 BMW 740 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 467 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 740 | Savana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |