2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 and 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon XL 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, 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 2500 | 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 2604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 117 L |
