1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 7,291 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 421 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (766 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | SL | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7291 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 766 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
