2008 BMW 540 vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 540 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |