2005 BMW 745 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 563 kg more than 2005 BMW 745.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 745 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2573 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 119 L |
