2009 BMW M6 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 668 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana. 2010 GMC Savana 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. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M6 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
