2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 543 kg more than 2008 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X5 | Acadia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 83 L |