The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 ESV Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 105,400

€ 102,200

€ 105,400
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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 22.3 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLS 500.
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
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
202
224.3 in
Length
202 in
130 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
6173 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7500 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
12.68 %

General
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
GMTK*
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 EcoTec3 6.2L V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
L86
Engine Code
M 278.928


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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
420 hp
450 hp
Mercedes GLS 500
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
458 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLS 500
Performance
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLS 500
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14.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14.7 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Mercedes GLS 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
19 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes GLS 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
30.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
577 mi
Range
505 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
577 mi
505 mi
Mercedes GLS 500
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).
233 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
238.7 kWh
233 kWh
Mercedes GLS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
462 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
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
31.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft

















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