2003 BMW X5 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 317 kg more than 2003 BMW X5. 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |
