2007 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 730 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 612 kg more than 2007 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 730 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 730 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
