2012 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 491 kg more than 2013 BMW M5.
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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra. 2012 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | M5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
