The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 79,700

€ 85,400

€ 79,700
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 4.6 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes GL 420 CDI.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
1887
2008
2208
1840
1920
2130
2008 mm
Width
1920 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1887 mm
Height
1840 mm
2946
5142
3075
5096
5142 mm
Length
5096 mm
2946 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
2592 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
3311 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
1.62 %

General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
GMT9*
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 420 CDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM Vortec 6200 V8 FlexFuel
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
L9H
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6162 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
403 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
563 NM
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2200 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
563 NM
700 NM
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GL 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
6.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
6.43 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
19 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
98 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
420 mi
Range
536 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
420 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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
274.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
339 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
719 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
98 L
Boot Capacity
620 L










1707 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L