The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 85,400
€ 79,700
€ 85,400
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 420 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8.
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
72.4
75.6
83.9
74.3
79.1
86.9
75.6 in
Width
79.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
72.4 in
Height
74.3 in
121.1
200.6
116
202.4
200.6 in
Length
202.4 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5714 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7300 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
1.63 %
General
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
X164
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 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
GM Vortec 6200 V8 FlexFuel
OM 629.912
Engine Code
L9H
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
403 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
302 hp
403 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
415 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
415 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
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18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
14.18 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.9 gal
536 mi
Range
420 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
536 mi
420 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
546 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1585 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.3 cu ft
