2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 810 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Envoy | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
