2000 BMW 320 vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 320 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 150 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 994 kg more than 2000 BMW 320. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 320 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
