2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, both 2010 GMC Yukon and 2010 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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 X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
