2007 BMW Alpina 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 Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 305 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 256 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Alpina | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
