2009 BMW M5 vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 474 kg more than 2009 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M5 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
