2009 BMW 328 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 328 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 328 | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |