2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 481 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
Because 2008 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 550 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
