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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1077 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 525 | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2577 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 | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |