2005 BMW 750 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 750 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 587 kg more than 2005 BMW 750. 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 750 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
