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 @ 6500 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 62 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Because 2010 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Terrain. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 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.
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2010 GMC Terrain | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Terrain | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
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 | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |