2025 GMC Yukon XL 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.2s
- 2WD 4dr Denali, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 120 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 33% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD 4dr Denali | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 2WD | $81,200 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,839 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $80,500 |
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,839 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Elevation RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,722 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $70,200 |
| 2WD 4dr Elevation | 5.3L | 355 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 2WD | $70,900 |
| Elevation 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,722 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 4WD 4dr Elevation | 5.3L | 355 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 123 | 16.3 | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $73,900 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $77,200 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 | 5.3L | 355 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 123 | 16.3 | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $77,900 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 145 | 13.8 | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $84,200 |
| AT4 Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $98,800 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 145 | 13.8 | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $99,500 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $104,800 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,781 lb | 145 | 13.8 | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $105,500 |
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 | Elevation RWD | $70,200 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 8 | 420 hp | Denali RWD | $80,500 | +$10,300 | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 14 | Elevation RWD | $70,200 | 6.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Elevation RWD: 355 hp, 17 mpg, $70,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 4xe Willys '41 4xe 4WD | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $59,930 | 5.4 s |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | Willys '41 4xe 4WD | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $59,930 | N/A |
| Jeep Wagoneer | 4x2 | 420 hp | 20 mpg | $59,945 | 6.6 s |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 4x4 | 375 hp | 23 mpg | $60,490 | 5.9 s |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4xe Base Style 4WD | 375 hp | 23 mpg | $61,090 | N/A |
| Lincoln Aviator | Premiere AWD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $61,795 | 5.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 25.
Yukon XL by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 GMC Yukon: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 GMC Yukon.
| Measure | 2025 GMC Yukon XL | 2025 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 2WD 4dr Denali | 4WD 4dr Denali |
| 0-60 | 6.2 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,781 lb | 5,752 lb |
| hp per ton | 145 | 146 |
| lb per hp | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| MSRP | $81,200 | $81,200 |
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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