The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 69,800

€ 74,300

€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
74.3
79.1
86.9
72.8
76.1
84.3
79.1 in
Width
76.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
74.3 in
Height
72.8 in
116
202.7
121.1
201.6
202.7 in
Length
201.6 in
116 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5752 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
5.91 %

General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GMT9*
Generation
X166
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM Vortec 6200 V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
L92
Engine Code
OM 642.826

2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
403 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
417 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
417 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
106 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.27 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
10 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
376 mi
Range
839 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
376 mi
839 mi
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
306.9 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).
152.2 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
306.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft










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