2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 369 kg more than 2011 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | 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 | 2554 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
