The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 69,800
€ 85,400
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GL 420 CDI.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 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
202.7
121.1
200.6
202.7 in
Length
200.6 in
116 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
5752 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
2.26 %
General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM Vortec 6200 V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
L92
Engine Code
OM 629.912
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
403 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
417 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
417 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.27 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
376 mi
Range
536 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
376 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
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).
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
306.9 kWh
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1349 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
