2009 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 896 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5495 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
