2008 BMW M5 vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2003 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | M5 | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |