The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)

€ 96,400
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) Mercedes GL 500
€ 101,600
 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18) Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
€ 96,400
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 500 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 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
74.6
Blueprint Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)
116
203.9
200.7 in
Length
203.9 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
116 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GL 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5975 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7300 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
9.77 %
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes GL 500
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 500
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 273.963
Engine Code
L86
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
383 hp
420 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
391 lb‑ft
458 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8

Performance

Mercedes GL 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
17 mpg
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes GL 500
457 mi
483 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
257.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1554 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