2009 BMW X3 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 BMW X3 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3.
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, 2009 BMW X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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2009 BMW X3 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X3 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 98 L |