2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X5 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 5358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 98 L |