2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 386 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
Because 2008 BMW M5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon. 2008 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW M5 | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | M5 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |