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 1.1 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes GL 500.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
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 500
5752 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
6.29 %
General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
GMT9*
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline 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
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
403 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GL 500
417 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
417 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
308 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 500
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.27 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
10 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
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
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
48.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
