2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 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 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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 X6 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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2009 BMW X6 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X6 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |