2012 GMC Savana vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 GMC Savana and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 555 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Savana | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
