2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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 Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
