2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 964 kg more than 2011 BMW 535. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Yukon | 535 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2809 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 70 L |