The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 ESV Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 105,400
€ 74,300
€ 105,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 22.7 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
74.3
81.1
89
72.8
76.1
84.3
81.1 in
Width
76.1 in
89 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
74.3 in
Height
72.8 in
130
224.3
121.1
201.6
224.3 in
Length
201.6 in
130 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
6173 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7500 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
12.33 %
General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GMTK*
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM EcoTec3 6.2L V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
L86
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
420 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
458 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
14.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.7 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
19 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
30.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
577 mi
Range
839 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
577 mi
839 mi
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
152.2 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
238.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
31.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
97 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
