The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 79,700
€ 90,400
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Mercedes GLS 400 d.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 400 d
74.3
79.1
86.9
71.8
77
84.9
79.1 in
Width
77 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
74.3 in
Height
71.8 in
116
202.4
123.4
205
202.4 in
Length
205 in
116 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 400 d
5714 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7300 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
3.94 %
General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 400 d
GMT9*
Generation
X167
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 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM Vortec 6200 V8 FlexFuel
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
L9H
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
403 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
403 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLS 400 d
415 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
415 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 400 d
106 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLS 400 d
▶ REPLAY
14.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.18 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
16 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes GLS 400 d
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
420 mi
Range
736 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
420 mi
736 mi
Mercedes GLS 400 d
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).
156.4 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
274.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
546 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 400 d
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
1585 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
48.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft
