2006 GMC Savana vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, both 2006 GMC Savana and 2006 BMW 525 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 525 (215 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 765 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Savana | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
