2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Savana | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2726 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |
