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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 885 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 330 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
