2010 GMC Savana vs. 2013 BMW 6 series

To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 313 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.

Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.

Compare all specifications:

2010 GMC Savana 2013 BMW 6 series
Make GMC BMW
Model Savana 6 series
Year Released 2010 2013
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 4395 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 437 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 649 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2402 kg 2089 kg
Vehicle Length 5692 mm 5009 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 2081 mm
Vehicle Height 2073 mm 1392 mm
Wheelbase Size 3429 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 12.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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