2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Acadia | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
