2009 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 678 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.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 525. 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5495 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
