2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 416 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 BMW X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X5 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |