2007 BMW M6 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 724 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW M6 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | M6 | Savana |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |