2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali
To start off, both 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500 and 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500 | 2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 316 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2642 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1962 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 119 L |
