2011 BMW 740 vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 233 kg more than 2011 BMW 740.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 740 | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 740 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 83 L |
