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 73 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 437 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
