2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
