2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 565 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X3 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 117 L |
