2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 950 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Z4 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 129 L |
