2012 BMW Z4 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2012 BMW Z4 and 2012 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 907 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2012 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW Z4 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Z4 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
