2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 471 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
Because 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | 650 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2561 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
