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BMW X5 vs. GMC Yukon Review

How the BMW X5 stacks up against the GMC Yukon - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 BMW X5
Price Range: $47,500 - $56,200
2010 GMC Yukon
Price Range: $37,705 - $55,995
BMW X5 vs. GMC Yukon Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The BMW X5 is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon consumes a lot of gas compared to the BMW X5. As far as gas mileage, the BMW has the Yukon beat. The BMW X5 isn't much more expensive than the Yukon regarding MSRP. The BMW X5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Yukon.

Utility
The GMC Yukon will quite certainly prove handier than the X5 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The GMC Yukon is likely a better choice than the BMW X5 with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or sizeable pets. Towing is considerably more the X5's forte than it is the GMC Yukon's.

Convenience
The GMC Yukon's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the BMW X5.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the GMC Yukon's front cabin compared to the BMW. The GMC Yukon provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the X5 does.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon is considerably more bulky than the BMW X5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Yukon than the BMW because of its larger tank. The BMW X5 and the GMC Yukon compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the GMC and the BMW X5 most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon has a larger engine than the BMW X5. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The GMC packs quite a punch compared to the BMW X5 as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the GMC Yukon isn't quite as generous as the BMW's.

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