2005 GMC Safari vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 399 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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 Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Safari | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |