2007 BMW 550 vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 571 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 550 | Savana |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |