2006 BMW 325 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 325 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
