2010 GMC Terrain vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 GMC Terrain and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Terrain weights approximately 223 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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 2010 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Terrain, 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, 2010 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain. 2010 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Terrain | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Terrain | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
