2011 GMC Yukon Denali vs. 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon Denali and 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon Denali (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon Denali should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 GMC Yukon Denali.
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, 2011 GMC Yukon Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Yukon Denali | 2011 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Yukon | Yukon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2551 kg | 2624 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |