2009 GMC Savana vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 623 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
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2009 GMC Savana | 2008 BMW 335 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Savana | 335 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |