The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 88,600

€ 88,300

€ 88,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GL 450 CDI.
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
74.3
79.1
86.9
72.4
75.6
83.9
79.1 in
Width
75.6 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
74.3 in
Height
72.4 in
116
202.4
121.1
200.7
202.4 in
Length
200.7 in
116 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
6127 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7500 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
8.24 %

General
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
GMT9*
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM Vortec 6000 V8 Hybrid
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
LFA
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
332 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
332 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
365 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
365 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 450 CDI
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18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
18.45 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
22 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
559 mi
Range
536 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
559 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
206.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
206.5 kWh
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Mercedes GL 450 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft










48.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft