2010 BMW 550 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 299 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 550 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 550 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
