2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2533 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
