2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2011 BMW 325

To start off, both 2011 GMC Terrain 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 164 kg more 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 Terrain, 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 @ 1300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.

Compare all specifications:

2011 GMC Terrain 2011 BMW 325
Make GMC BMW
Model Terrain 325
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 1300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1596 kg
Vehicle Length 4707 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2858 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 61 L


 

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