The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 74,300

€ 88,600

€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid.
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
72.8
76.1
84.3
74.3
79.1
86.9
76.1 in
Width
79.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
72.8 in
Height
74.3 in
121.1
201.6
116
202.4
201.6 in
Length
202.4 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
5412 lb
Curb Weight
6127 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7500 lb

Weight Difference:
714 lb
11.65 %

General
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
X166
Generation
GMT9*
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
GM Vortec 6000 V8 Hybrid
OM 642.826
Engine Code
LFA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
332 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
332 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
365 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
365 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.9 gal
839 mi
Range
559 mi
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
559 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft










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