2011 GMC Yukon SLT vs. 2011 GMC Yukon Denali
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon SLT and 2011 GMC Yukon Denali 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 SLT. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon Denali should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon SLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon SLT weights approximately 3 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 SLT. (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 SLT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon SLT | 2011 GMC Yukon Denali | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 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 | 2554 kg | 2551 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
