2007 BMW 650 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 254 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 650 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |