2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 GMC Yukon and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 6,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 842 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Yukon | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Yukon | C |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2497 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4724 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2766 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |