2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Because 2008 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yukon | CLK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 62 L |
