2007 BMW 545 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 545 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
