The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 69,800

€ 96,000

€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000
ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Mercedes GL 500.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
1887
2008
2208
1850
1934
2141
2008 mm
Width
1934 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1887 mm
Height
1850 mm
2946
5149
3075
5120
5149 mm
Length
5120 mm
2946 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
2609 kg
Kerb Weight
2445 kg
3221 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg

Weight Difference:
164 kg
6.29 %

General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
GMT9*
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM Vortec 6200 V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
L92
Engine Code
M 278.928

2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6162 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
403 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 bhp
429 bhp
Mercedes GL 500
565 NM
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
565 NM
700 NM
Mercedes GL 500
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
106 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500
▶ REPLAY
6.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
6.47 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
17 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
98 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
376 mi
Range
550 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
376 mi
550 mi
Mercedes GL 500
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).
214 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
306.9 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
383 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
612 kg
Maximum Payload
805 kg
98 L
Boot Capacity
680 L










1707 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L