2011 BMW X5 vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2011 BMW X5 and 2011 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Canyon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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 X5 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon. 2011 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2011 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2011 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW X5 | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X5 | Canyon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |