2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (375 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 91 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yukon | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
