2012 BMW 740 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2012 BMW 740 and 2012 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 654 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 740 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |
