2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G (292 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon. (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 370 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G (457 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Yukon | G |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 287 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 457 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |