2000 BMW 316 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 316 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
