2010 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Envoy weights approximately 570 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Envoy | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Envoy | 640 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
