2005 BMW 325 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 325 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
