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 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 29 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Because 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 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 GMC Yukon (566 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
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 | 4799 cc | 6199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 566 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |