2009 BMW 335 vs. 2013 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia.

Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia. 2013 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 BMW 335 2013 GMC Acadia
Make BMW GMC
Model 335 Acadia
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Coupe Crossover
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 300 HP 284 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 5101 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2003 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1846 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3020 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 83 L