2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 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 X5 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (367 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X5 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
