2026 GMC Yukon XL 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- Denali 4WD, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 91 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 | 5,839 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $86,400 |
| AT4 Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,723 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 5.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $100,900 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,723 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 5.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $106,900 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,530 lb | 152 | 13.2 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $83,400 |
| Elevation 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,722 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 6.5 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $75,600 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,723 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 6.5 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $79,600 |
| Elevation RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,722 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $72,600 |
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 | 3 | 355 hp | Elevation RWD | $72,600 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 4 | 420 hp | Denali RWD | $83,400 | +$10,800 | $2,400 | +$141 |
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 | 7 | Elevation RWD | $72,600 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Elevation RWD: 355 hp, 17 mpg, $72,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 4x2 SL | 425 hp | 18 mpg | $63,530 | 6.3 s |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 4x2 | 420 hp | 19 mpg | $63,995 | 6.2 s |
| Genesis GV70 | 3.5T Sport Advanced AWD | 375 hp | 21 mpg | $64,415 | 5.1 s |
| Audi SQ5 | TFSI Premium AWD | 362 hp | 23 mpg | $65,400 | 4.6 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Plus AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $65,600 | 4.5 s |
| Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 437 hp | 22 mpg | $65,725 | 5.8 s |
Cheapest 6 of 22.
Yukon XL by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 GMC Yukon: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 GMC Yukon.
| Measure | 2026 GMC Yukon XL | 2026 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Denali 4WD | Denali 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,839 lb | 5,671 lb |
| hp per ton | 144 | 148 |
| lb per hp | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| MSRP | $86,400 | $83,400 |
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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