2010 BMW Z4 vs. 2010 GMC Terrain
To start off, both 2010 BMW Z4 and 2010 GMC Terrain were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Terrain weights approximately 153 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4.
Because 2010 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain. 2010 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW Z4 | 2010 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Z4 | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
