2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 318 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
