2005 BMW M3 vs. 2005 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2005 BMW M3 and 2005 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
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 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2005 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M3 | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
