2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Canyon | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
