2011 BMW M3 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW M3 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 884 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW M3 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M3 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.2 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1424 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
