2008 GMC Savana vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 142 kg more than 2010 BMW X5.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Savana | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
