2007 BMW 525 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1157 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5497 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
