2020 GMC Yukon XL 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.8s
- Denali 4WD, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 38% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,965 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 5.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $73,500 |
| SLE 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,846 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,400 |
| SLT Standard Edition 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,846 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $60,600 |
| SLT 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,846 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $63,500 |
| SLE RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,610 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $53,400 |
| SLT Standard Edition RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,610 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $57,600 |
| SLT RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,610 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $60,500 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $70,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 6 | 355 hp | SLE RWD | $53,400 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 420 hp | Denali RWD | $70,500 | +$17,100 | $2,259 | +$125 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 6 | SLE RWD | $53,400 | 6.6 s |
| 10-speed automatic | 2 | Denali RWD | $70,500 | 5.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SLE RWD: 355 hp, 18 mpg, $53,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $51,100 | 5.4 s |
| Ford Expedition | XL 4WD | 375 hp | 19 mpg | $51,990 | 6.1 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $53,950 | 4.9 s |
| Ford Explorer | ST 4WD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $54,740 | 5.2 s |
| BMW X3 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $55,900 | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 385 hp | 21 mpg | $59,500 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
Yukon XL by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 GMC Yukon: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 GMC Yukon.
| Measure | 2020 GMC Yukon XL | 2020 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Denali 4WD | Denali 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.8 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,965 lb | 5,743 lb |
| hp per ton | 141 | 146 |
| lb per hp | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| MSRP | $73,500 | $70,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree