2006 BMW 330 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 541 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 330 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
