2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 4 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 798 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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 (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
