2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 GMC Acadia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 402 kg more than 2011 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 530 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 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Acadia | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Acadia | 530 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
