Yukon XL vs Escalade ESV
GMC · Cadillac
1/4 Mile winner
Escalade ESV
Beats the Yukon XL by 0.03s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Escalade ESV beats the Yukon XL by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Escalade ESV thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
420 hp
420 hp
0–100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
Top speed
200 km/h
205 km/h
Engine
6.2L V8 Gasoline
6.2L V8 Gasoline
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
624 Nm
624 Nm
Price
$61,100
$82,295
Simulated race times
Distance
Yukon XL
Escalade ESV
100 m
6.651s
6.665s
1/8 mile
9.885s
9.890s
1/4 mile
14.980s
14.953s
1 km
27.314s
27.131s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Yukon XL is $61,100 vs $82,295 for the Escalade ESV — a $21,195 gap. Top speed: Escalade ESV runs to 205 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Yukon XL.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Yukon XL or the Escalade ESV?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Escalade ESV is faster, beating the Yukon XL by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Yukon XL vs the Escalade ESV?
The Yukon XL hits 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, while the Escalade ESV does it in 6.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Yukon XL produces 420 hp; the Escalade ESV produces 420 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Yukon XL tops out at 200 km/h, and the Escalade ESV reaches 205 km/h.
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