2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 501 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 330 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 102 L |
