2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2008 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 328 | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 328 | Envoy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |