2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Yukon would be higher. 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 150 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 51 L |
