2009 BMW 740 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 443 kg more than 2009 BMW 740. 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 740 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
