2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra.
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 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 530 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |