2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 525 | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |