2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 GMC Acadia

To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320.

Because 2007 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 320 2007 GMC Acadia
Make BMW GMC
Model 320 Acadia
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 83 L


 

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