2009 BMW X5 vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X5 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |
