BMW X5 vs GMC Yukon (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$345
- X5: 8 mpg better, 20 hp more.
- Yukon: 50.5 cu ft more cargo, 4.6 in more rear legroom.
- X5 wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | X5 | Yukon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $72,050 | $72,395 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 355 hp | X5 |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | X5 |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 17 mpg | X5 |
| Cargo, max | 72.3 cu ft | 122.8 cu ft | Yukon |
| Cargo, seats up | 33.9 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft | X5 |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 42.0 in | Yukon |
| Front legroom | 39.8 in | 44.5 in | Yukon |
| Length | 194.2 in | 210.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.9 in | 81.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,998 lb to 5,732 lb | 5,602 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 6,603 lb to 7,200 lb | 8,400 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Yukon |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | 6.9 s estimate | X5 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | X5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X5 xDrive40i AWD $70,600 | Yukon Elevation RWD $69,600 | $1,000 |
| Yukon Elevation RWD $69,600 | X5 xDrive40i AWD $70,600 | $1,000 |
Cost to run
X5 costs $4,682 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X5 | Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $72,050 | $72,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $81,266 | $85,948 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Yukon wins.
X5 wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | X5 | 32% |
| Power | X5 | 5% |
| Space | Yukon | 41% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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