2006 BMW 525 vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari.
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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4292 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
