The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 69,800
€ 102,200
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,200
ⓘ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 500.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 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
202
202.7 in
Length
202 in
116 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 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 GLS 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 hp
450 hp
Mercedes GLS 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 GLS 500
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
106 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLS 500
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.27 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes GLS 500
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
376 mi
Range
505 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
376 mi
505 mi
Mercedes GLS 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).
233 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
306.9 kWh
233 kWh
Mercedes GLS 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 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
