2012 GMC Yukon SLT vs. 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon SLT and 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon SLT. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon SLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon SLT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon SLT. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon SLT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon SLT | 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 2790 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 | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 148 L |
