2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
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 GMC Sierra (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
