2007 BMW 650 vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 6 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 760 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650. 2013 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 650 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
