BMW iX vs GMC Yukon
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BMW iX scores higher, 69 vs 50
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 1 Oct 2026
BMW iX
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$142,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 300kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 500L
Top CarSorted Score, 69 vs 50
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GMC Yukon
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$174,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
- Power
- 313kW
- Economy
- 12.8 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
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GMC Yukon: we're still completing 0-100km/h, ground clearance and CO2 emissions.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$142,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$174,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport
$142,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $638 a week in repayments ($142,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
GMC Yukon Denali
$174,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 1 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $786 a week in repayments ($174,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BMW iX starts $32,090 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$638/wk(≈$2,763/mo)
Estimate on the BMW iX at $142,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX and 6 on the GMC Yukon.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX
- REC-005560 · published 10 Nov 2022Due to a manufacturing defect, the high voltage battery may not meet specifications and could discharge or in some instances lead to a vehicle fire.Year range on the notice: 2022
- REC-005503 · published 23 Aug 2022Due to a manufacturing defect, the high voltage battery does not meet specifications and may result in an electrical short circuit.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- REC-005490 · published 1 Aug 2022Due to a software issue with the airbag control unit, the airbag warning lamp and warning message may not be illuminated in the instrument cluster as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
GMC Yukon
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
105.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 175kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 175kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GMC Yukon gets a 16.8-inch display and 11-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon counters with ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX gets vernasca leather upholstery while the GMC Yukon offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW iX and 3-zone in the GMC Yukon.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.
The GMC Yukon responds with a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management making 313kW and 624Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic driving all four wheels.
The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 300kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 372mm shorter than the GMC Yukon at 5,337mm (3,071mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.
For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,128kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GMC Yukon's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 12.4 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the GMC Yukon about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX) and 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX: the lower starting price ($142,900 against $174,990) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).
The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 300kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 2,500kg).
The Verdict
BMW iX scores higher, 69 vs 50
The BMW iX scores 69 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (BMW iX ahead by 24 points), reliability (BMW iX ahead by 23 points). Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX, 3 on the GMC Yukon.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$638/wk(≈$2,763/mo)
Estimate on the BMW iX at $142,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX and GMC Yukon?
The BMW iX is the cheapest at $142,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GMC Yukon by $32,090.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BMW iX holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for GMC Yukon, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The GMC Yukon has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,628kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The BMW iX has the longest warranty at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The GMC Yukon makes the most power at 313kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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