2003 BMW 645 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 BMW 645. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2003 BMW 645. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 645 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 148 L |