2007 BMW M5 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 386 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
