2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yukon | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 3724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
