The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 87,600
€ 101,600
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GL 450 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 5.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8.
Mercedes GL 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
72.4
75.6
83.9
74.6
81.1
89
75.6 in
Width
81.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89 in
72.4 in
Height
74.6 in
121.1
200.7
116
203.9
200.7 in
Length
203.9 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5975 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7300 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
10.33 %
General
Mercedes GL 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
X164
Generation
GMTK*
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
GM EcoTec3 6.2L V8
M 273.923
Engine Code
L86
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GL 450
335 hp
420 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GL 450
339 lb‑ft
458 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GL 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GL 450
18 mpg
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.9 gal
464 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes GL 450
464 mi
483 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 450
253.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 450
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
75.5 cu ft
