2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 1100 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yukon | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
