2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M3 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
