Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pershing Yachts 5X 2016 vs Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pershing Yachts 5X 2016 vs Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 measures 78,8 feet overall (2024), giving it roughly 24,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pershing Yachts 5X 2016 at 54,2 feet (2016). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 tips the scales at 110 231 lbs — 64 154 lbs less than the Pershing Yachts 5X 2016 at 46 077 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 000 hp, the Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 has a 275-hp advantage over the Pershing Yachts 5X 2016's 725-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 carries 1 347 gallons versus 581 gallons in the Pershing Yachts 5X 2016. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 is rated for 24 passengers, while the Pershing Yachts 5X 2016 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pershing Yachts GTX80 2024 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 24 passengers and at 78,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pershing Yachts 5X 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail54.20 ft
Length overall - Detail78.80 ft
Length - Feet54.2
Length - Feet78.8
Length overall - Meters16.52
Length overall - Meters24.02
Length overall - Inches650
Length overall - Inches946
Beam - Meters4.39
Beam - Meters5.79
Beam - Inches173
Beam - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detail4.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail6.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Meters1.92
Draft [max] - Inches54
Draft [max] - Inches76
Displacement46077.00 lbs
Displacement110231.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal581
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1347
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2199.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5098.95
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelD11-IPS95
Engine modelD13 IPS135
Horsepower725 hp
Horsepower1000 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD13 IPS135
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1000 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Engine ModelD13 IPS135
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower1000 hp
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed31
Cruising speed28
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed36
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity11
Water capacity343
Boat typePower
Boat typePower