2021 GMC Yukon XL 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.6s

145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 GMC Yukon XL: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
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	5,683 lb	148	13.5	5.6 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	4WD	$74,300
Denali RWD	6.2L 8-cyl	420 hp	460 lb-ft	5,475 lb	153	13.0	6.0 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	RWD	$71,300
SLE 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	355 hp	383 lb-ft	5,683 lb	125	16.0	6.4 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	4WD	$56,700
SLT 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	355 hp	383 lb-ft	5,683 lb	125	16.0	6.4 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	4WD	$63,700
AT4 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	355 hp	383 lb-ft	5,683 lb	125	16.0	6.4 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	4WD	$67,800
SLE RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	355 hp	383 lb-ft	5,475 lb	130	15.4	6.8 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	RWD	$53,700
SLT RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	355 hp	383 lb-ft	5,475 lb	130	15.4	6.8 sEstimate	10-speed automatic	RWD	$60,700

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.

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
5.3L 8-cyl	5	355 hp	SLE RWD	$53,700	Base	$2,133	Base
6.2L 8-cyl	2	420 hp	Denali RWD	$71,300	+$17,600	$2,400	+$267

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
10-speed automatic	7	SLE RWD	$53,700	5.6 s

Compared with the SLE RWD: 355 hp, 18 mpg, $53,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Ford Explorer	ST 4WD	400 hp	20 mpg	$49,000	N/A
Ford Expedition	XL 4x2	375 hp	19 mpg	$49,625	6.5 s
Lincoln Aviator	Livery RWD	400 hp	21 mpg	$50,660	5.6 s
Jeep Wrangler 4xe	Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4x4	375 hp	20 mpg	$51,525	5.7 s
Volvo XC60	Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression	400 hp	27 mpg	$53,500	N/A
Mercedes-Benz GLA	AMG 45 4MATIC	382 hp	23 mpg	$54,500	N/A

Cheapest 6 of 11.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 GMC Yukon XL: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 GMC Yukon XL.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.