2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 376 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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, 2008 GMC Yukon (566 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X3 | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X3 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 566 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 98 L |