Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2016 - vs - GMC Yukon SLE 2018

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Average Price: 
70,106
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
52,080
Updated: 
16 Feb 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2018
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
26.40gals
26.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Palladium Silver Metallic
#888785
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7
Color: 
Crimson Red Tintcoat
#750619
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
#26313D
Iridium Metallic
#7B7C8E
Mineral Metallic
#736D5A
Onyx Black
#000000
Quicksilver Metallic
#DADEDD
Sparkling Silver Metallic
#E9E3D7
Summit White
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 GMC Yukon ranked #5 in Large SUVs. Currently the GMC Yukon has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good handling for a large SUV
Smooth ride with upgraded suspension
Classy, well-equipped cabin

Cons
Dull throttle response with base engine
Bouncy ride with standard suspension
Cramped third row in standard-wheelbase models

By: 
usnews.com

The 2018 GMC Yukon is an old-school SUV updated for the 21st century.

Pros
Muscular engines
Good for towing
Luxurious interior
Chiseled looks
Denali’s ride quality

Cons
Interior not that roomy on regular Yukon
Denali is eye-poppingly expensive
High liftover for cargo loading
Crossovers make more sense for most

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
13.00mpg
16.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
17.00mpg
22.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
16
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
5.50L
5.30L
Torque: 
560ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
383ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
550hp
at 5 250rpm
355hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
overhead valves (OHV)
Turning Circle: 
40.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
202.60in
203.90in
Width: 
84.30in
80.50in
Height: 
72.80in
74.40in
Ground Clearance: 
8.50in
8.00in
Front Track: 
64.80in
Rear Track: 
65.60in
Wheel Base: 
121.10in
116.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.20
42.80
Rear Head Room: 
40.00
38.70
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
45.30in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
39.00in
Front Hip Room: 
58.30in
60.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.50in
64.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.50in
60.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
65.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
93.80cu.ft
94.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7500lbs
8200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
15.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
31.00degrees
15.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.00degrees
23.20degrees
Curb Weight: 
5754.00lbs
5626.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Massaging
10 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
10 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Premium leather
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Reclining rear seats
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Three Zone Climate Control
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
14 total speakers
Speed sensitive volume control
1 subwoofer(s)
36 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB connection
Memory card slot
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
830 watts stereo output
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Bose premium brand speakers
9 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
1 Subwoofer(S)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Power glass sunroof
Remote sunroof operation
Roof rack
Fixed glass rear sunroof
Privacy glass
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 x 10.0
18 X 8.5-In
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Polished Alloy Wheels
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Emergency Service*
Night View Assist PLUS (SPC)
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Brake drying
Pre-collision safety system
Self-leveling headlights
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Remote anti-theft alarm system
High pressure washers headlamps
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear height adjustable headrests
2 Front Headrests
2 Rear Headrests

Options

Packages: 
Designo Auburn Brown Leather Package
Designo Black Leather Package
Designo Porcelain Leather Package
Interior Protection Package
HD Trailering Package
Convenience Package
Sle Value Package
Exterior Options: 
21" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Black Wheel
Trailer Hitch (Class IV)
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Chrome Inserts
Molded Splash Guards
Wheel Locks
22" x 9.0" 6-Spoke Chrome Wheels
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Black Inserts
Black Roof Rack Cross Rails
Custom Molded Splash Guards
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels
22" 6-Spoke Black Wheels
22" 5-Spoke Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/High-Gloss Black
Polished Exhaust Tip
22" 6-Spoke Premium Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels
Body-Color Bodyside Moldings
Bright Bodyside Moldings
20" X 9.0" Polished Aluminum Wheels
P275/55R20 All-Season Blackwall Tires
Black Recovery Hooks
Chrome Assist Step Kit
Chrome Recovery Hooks
Chrome Grille Insert
Black Assist Step Kit
Trailer Hitch Insert
Front License Plate Mounting Package
Interior Options: 
Rear Seat Entertainment
Lockable Rear Storage Compartment (SPC)
Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System
Designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
2nd Row Seat Pass-Thru (SPC)
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
SPLITVIEW (SPC)
Power EASY-ENTRY Feature for 2nd-Row Seats
2nd Row Manual Sunshades
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
AMG Performance Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Front Console Storage Bin Organizer
Console Insert Organizer Tray
Illuminated Door Sill Plates
All-Weather Floor Liner
All-Weather Floor Mats
Reflective Window Shade
All-Weather Cargo Mat
Cargo Security Shade
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Almond Beige/Black, leather
#131313
Almond Beige/Mocha, leather
#B1A488
Almond Beige/Mocha, leatherette
#B1A488
Auburn Brown/Black, leather
#60544F
Black, leather
#1B1B1B
Black, leatherette
#1C1C1C
Grey/Black, leather
#908D8E
Grey/Dark Grey, leather
#A3A0A1
Grey/Dark Grey, leatherette
#918E8F
designo Auburn Brown Nappa, premium leather
#5B4F4A
designo Black Nappa, premium leather
#202020
designo Porcelain Nappa, premium leather
#ADADAD
Color: 
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, leather
#534F4C
Cocoa/Shale, leather
#9F9890
Jet Black, leather
#131313