2005 GMC Safari vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 7 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 520 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
