The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 ESV Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 85,400
€ 105,400
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GL 420 CDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.7 inches shorter, 5.6 inches narrower and 1.8 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
81.1
89
75.6 in
Width
81.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89 in
72.4 in
Height
74.3 in
121.1
200.6
130
224.3
200.6 in
Length
224.3 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
130 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5622 lb
Curb Weight
6173 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7500 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
8.93 %
General
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
X164
Generation
GMTK*
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 EcoTec3 6.2L V8
OM 629.912
Engine Code
L86
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
302 hp
420 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
458 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
14.7 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30.9 gal
536 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
536 mi
577 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 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
1327 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
31.5 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
97 cu ft
