2007 BMW 650 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 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 867 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 650 | Savana |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |