2009 BMW 328 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 BMW 328 and 2009 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2009 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 328 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |