2000 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 GMC Yukon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Yukon. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Yukon | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | X5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4819 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |
