The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 69,800

€ 75,200

€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes GLS 350 d.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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
202
202.7 in
Length
202 in
116 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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 GLS 350 d
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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 3400 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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 GLS 350 d
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 350 d
106 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLS 350 d
▶ 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 GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes GLS 350 d
10 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
376 mi
Range
807 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
376 mi
807 mi
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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).
158.4 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
306.9 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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