2005 BMW 745 vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 BMW 745.
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 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 745 | Savana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |