Ford Excursion vs GMC Yukon XL 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Overview
| Spec | Ford ExcursionXLS | GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XLS | SLE 2500 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2013 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford ExcursionXLS | GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,035 (best) | $46,720 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford ExcursionXLS | GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 12 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 10 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 44 gal (best) | 39 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford ExcursionXLS | GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 352 hp (best) |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 382 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.4 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford ExcursionXLS | GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 9 seats (best) | 8 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 146.4 cu ft (best) | 137.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,600 lbs | 9,600 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,920 lbs | 2,450 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 6,680 lbs | 6,150 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 137.1 in (best) | 130 in |
| Length | 226.4 in (best) | 222.4 in |
| Width | 79.9 in (best) | 79.1 in |
| Height | 77.4 in (best) | 76.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford ExcursionXLS | GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Excursion | GMC Yukon XL 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLS $38,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE 2500 $46,720 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLS $38,625 MSRP | SLE 2500 $49,560 MSRP |
| 3 | XLS $43,565 MSRP | SLT 2500 $51,095 MSRP |
| 4 | XLS $41,330 MSRP | SLT 2500 $53,940 MSRP |
| 5 | XLS $41,330 MSRP | — |
| 6 | XLS $46,570 MSRP | — |
| 7 | XLT $39,035 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XLT $39,625 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XLT $44,565 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XLT $42,330 MSRP | — |
| 11 | XLT $42,330 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XLT $47,265 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Eddie Bauer $42,155 MSRP | — |
| 14 | Eddie Bauer $42,750 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Eddie Bauer $47,690 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Eddie Bauer $45,295 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Eddie Bauer $50,230 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Limited $43,500 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Limited $44,095 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Limited $49,030 MSRP | — |
| 21 | Limited $46,640 MSRP | — |
| 22 | Limited $51,570 MSRP | — |