The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 74,300
€ 79,700
€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 6.2 V8.
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
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 6.2 V8
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5714 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7300 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
5.28 %
General
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
GM Vortec 6200 V8 FlexFuel
OM 642.826
Engine Code
L9H
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
403 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
403 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
415 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
415 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
14.18 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.9 gal
839 mi
Range
420 mi
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
420 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
546 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1585 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.3 cu ft
