2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2010 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 437 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
Because 2007 BMW 545 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 2007 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia, 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Acadia | 545 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
