2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2008 BMW 525 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 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Acadia | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Acadia | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |