2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yukon | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |
