2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (228 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 970 kg more than 2006 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (353 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (300 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X3 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 117 L |
