2006 BMW 645 vs. 2006 GMC Savana

To start off, both 2006 BMW 645 and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 727 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.

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 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 645.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 645 2006 GMC Savana
Make BMW GMC
Model 645 Savana
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 5963 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 328 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 2537 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 6210 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 2090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.3 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L


 

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