2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 GMC Acadia

To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 and 2009 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 861 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.

Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M6 2009 GMC Acadia
Make BMW GMC
Model M6 Acadia
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 3598 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 288 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2141 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.5 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 83 L


 

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