2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon. (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yukon | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2111 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
