2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 933 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Yukon | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
