The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
€ 101,600

€ 87,600

€ 101,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 5.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GL 450.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 450
74.6
81.1
89
72.4
75.6
83.9
81.1 in
Width
75.6 in
89 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
74.6 in
Height
72.4 in
116
203.9
121.1
200.7
203.9 in
Length
200.7 in
116 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 450
5975 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
7300 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
10.33 %

General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 450
GMTK*
Generation
X164
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 450
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM EcoTec3 6.2L V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
L86
Engine Code
M 273.923


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
420 hp
335 hp
Mercedes GL 450
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
458 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 450
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 450
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GL 450
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.23 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 450
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
19 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes GL 450
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
25.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
483 mi
Range
464 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
483 mi
464 mi
Mercedes GL 450
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
253.8 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
238.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes GL 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 450
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1325 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft












75.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft