2011 GMC Canyon vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Because 2011 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Canyon | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Canyon | 530 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
