2009 BMW 550 vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari. 2002 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 550 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
