2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
Because 2011 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 2011 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia, 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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia. 2011 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Acadia | 325 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |