BMW iX vs GMC Yukon XL (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$930
- iX: $1,528 a year less on energy, 47 hp more.
- Yukon XL: 66.6 cu ft more cargo, 3.1 in more rear legroom.
- Each wins 6 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | iX | Yukon XL | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $76,325 | $75,395 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 355 hp | iX |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | iX |
| MPG or MPGe | 94 MPGe | 17 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $731 | $2,259 | iX |
| EV range | 312 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 77.9 cu ft | 144.5 cu ft | Yukon XL |
| Cargo, seats up | 35.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | Yukon XL |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in | 42.0 in | Yukon XL |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in | 44.5 in | Yukon XL |
| Length | 195.5 in | 225.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.6 in | 81.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,567 lb | 5,722 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 8,200 lb | Yukon XL |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Yukon XL |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 7.8 in | iX |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s tested | 7.1 s estimate | iX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | iX |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| iX xDrive45 AWD $75,150 | Yukon XL Elevation 4WD $75,600 | $450 |
| Yukon XL Elevation RWD $72,600 | iX xDrive45 AWD $75,150 | $2,550 |
Cost to run
iX costs $8,234 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | iX | Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $76,325 | $75,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $731 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,389 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $80,714 | $88,948 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Yukon XL wins.
iX wins if MPG weight is 7 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | iX | 68% |
| Power | iX | 12% |
| Space | Yukon XL | 46% |
| Towing | Yukon XL | 57% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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