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2026 GMC Yukon XL 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.7s

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Yukon XL: 5.7 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 GMC Yukon XL: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Denali 4WD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,839 lb14413.95.7 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$86,400
AT4 Ultimate 4WD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,723 lb14713.65.7 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$100,900
Denali Ultimate 4WD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,723 lb14713.65.7 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$106,900
Denali RWD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,530 lb15213.26.0 sEstimate10-speed automaticRWD$83,400
Elevation 4WD5.3L 8-cyl355 hp383 lb-ft5,722 lb12416.16.5 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$75,600
AT4 4WD5.3L 8-cyl355 hp383 lb-ft5,723 lb12416.16.5 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$79,600
Elevation RWD5.3L 8-cyl355 hp383 lb-ft5,722 lb12416.17.1 sEstimate10-speed automaticRWD$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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
5.3L 8-cyl3355 hpElevation RWD$72,600Base$2,259Base
6.2L 8-cyl4420 hpDenali 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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
10-speed automatic7Elevation RWD$72,6005.7 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.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Nissan Armada4x2 SL425 hp18 mpg$63,5306.3 s
Jeep Grand Wagoneer4x2420 hp19 mpg$63,9956.2 s
Genesis GV703.5T Sport Advanced AWD375 hp21 mpg$64,4155.1 s
Audi SQ5TFSI Premium AWD362 hp23 mpg$65,4004.6 s
Volvo XC60T8 Plus AWD455 hp28 mpg$65,6004.5 s
Toyota SequoiaSR5 RWD437 hp22 mpg$65,7255.8 s

Cheapest 6 of 22.

Yukon XL by year

5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

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

Compare with

2026 GMC Yukon: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 GMC Yukon.

2026 GMC Yukon XL5.7 s2026 GMC Yukon5.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 GMC Yukon XL and 2026 GMC Yukon
Measure2026 GMC Yukon XL2026 GMC Yukon
TrimDenali 4WDDenali 4WD
0-605.7 s5.6 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower420 hp420 hp
Curb weight5,839 lb5,671 lb
hp per ton144148
lb per hp13.913.5
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.

How values are checked