BMW X5 vs GMC Yukon: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (September 2026), the BMW X5 typically lists for $57,079 against $70,467 for the GMC Yukon (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The BMW X5 takes fuel economy (20 MPG combined vs 17 MPG); the BMW X5 leads on NCAP safety (4.3★ vs 4.1★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SDRIVE40I at $49,957 vs the SLT at $50,357; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the BMW X5 SDRIVE40I ($49,957) faces the GMC Yukon SLT ($50,357); the most common trims on the market are the XDRIVE40I (35.7% of BMW X5 listings) and the DENALI (42.8% of GMC Yukon listings); at the top of the market, the M60I ($74,312) faces the AT4 ULTIMATE ($89,867). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| BMW X5 | GMC Yukon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| XDRIVE45E | $39,944 | 2.7% | SLE | $45,211 | 1.7% |
| SDRIVE40ICheapest | $49,957 | 18.5% | SLTCheapest | $50,357 | 14.4% |
| XDRIVE40IMost popular | $50,350 | 35.7% | AT4 | $63,436 | 13.9% |
| M50I | $50,455 | 1.1% | DENALIMost popular | $65,585 | 42.8% |
| XDRIVE50E | $55,996 | 12.5% | ELEVATION | $69,962 | 7.2% |
| XDRIVE40 | $65,721 | 19.2% | DENALI ULTIMATE | $78,880 | 14.9% |
| M60IPriciest | $74,312 | 8.6% | AT4 ULTIMATEPriciest | $89,867 | 5.2% |
| X5 M COMPETITION | $95,261 | 1.6% | — | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: BMW X5 prices · GMC Yukon prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | BMW X5 typical | GMC Yukon typical | Difference | BMW X5 MPG | GMC Yukon MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $68,505 | $87,527 | GMC Yukon +$19,022 | 22–25 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2025 | $57,079 | $70,467 | GMC Yukon +$13,388 | 22–25 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2024 | $52,998 | $62,257 | GMC Yukon +$9,259 | 25 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2023 | $40,423 | $55,900 | GMC Yukon +$15,477 | 20–23 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2022 | $37,359 | $47,465 | GMC Yukon +$10,106 | 20–23 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2021 | $33,661 | $42,499 | GMC Yukon +$8,838 | 20–23 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2020 | $28,000 | $29,297 | GMC Yukon +$1,297 | 18–23 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2019 | $25,496 | $27,807 | GMC Yukon +$2,311 | 19–22 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2018 | $17,420 | $24,995 | GMC Yukon +$7,575 | 17–25 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2017 | $15,794 | $21,995 | GMC Yukon +$6,201 | 17–25 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2016 | $14,233 | $19,897 | GMC Yukon +$5,664 | 17–25 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2015 | $12,995 | $17,900 | GMC Yukon +$4,905 | 17–27 MPG | 16–18 MPG |
| 2014 | $11,900 | $11,930 | GMC Yukon +$30 | 17–26 MPG | 15–17 MPG |
| 2013 | $8,999 | $11,900 | GMC Yukon +$2,901 | 16–22 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2012 | $8,990 | $10,500 | GMC Yukon +$1,510 | 14–21 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2011 | $8,993 | $8,995 | GMC Yukon +$2 | 14–22 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2010 | $7,724 | $9,559 | GMC Yukon +$1,835 | 14–22 MPG | 15–22 MPG |
| 2009 | $6,692 | $8,418 | GMC Yukon +$1,726 | 16–22 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2008 | $6,500 | $7,250 | GMC Yukon +$750 | 16–18 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2007 | $5,035 | $7,900 | GMC Yukon +$2,865 | 16–18 MPG | 14–17 MPG |
| 2005 | $6,199 | $6,350 | GMC Yukon +$151 | 16 MPG | 13–16 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (September 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — BMW X5 or GMC Yukon?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the BMW X5 is cheaper: it typically lists for $57,079 versus $70,467 for the GMC Yukon (national medians, September 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — BMW X5 or GMC Yukon?
The BMW X5: its typical rated version returns 20 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the GMC Yukon (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — BMW X5 or GMC Yukon?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the BMW X5 averages 4.3 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.1 for the GMC Yukon. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — BMW X5 or GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists an average of 7.5 recalls per model year for the BMW X5 and 4.6 for the GMC Yukon — an edge for the GMC Yukon. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a BMW X5 SDRIVE40I typically lists for $49,957 vs $50,357 for a GMC Yukon SLT; the most common trims on the market are the XDRIVE40I ($50,350, 35.7% of BMW X5 listings) and the DENALI ($65,585, 42.8% of GMC Yukon listings); at the top of the market, the M60I ($74,312) faces the AT4 ULTIMATE ($89,867). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/bmw/x5/vs/gmc/yukon.
Dig deeper
BMW X5 — live listings & specs GMC Yukon — live listings & specs BMW X5 prices by year GMC Yukon prices by year BMW X5 MPG by year GMC Yukon MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.