2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (457 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1528 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | C | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 457 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 117 L |
