2008 BMW 325 vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 787 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 325 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
