1996 BMW 540 vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 819 kg more than 1996 BMW 540. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 540 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
