The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 ESV Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 75,200
€ 105,400
€ 75,200
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 GLS 350 d is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22.3 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8.
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
72.8
76.1
84.3
74.3
81.1
89
76.1 in
Width
81.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89 in
72.8 in
Height
74.3 in
121.1
202
130
224.3
202 in
Length
224.3 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
130 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5412 lb
Curb Weight
6173 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7500 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
12.33 %
General
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
X166
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLS 350 d
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 EcoTec3 6.2L V8
OM 642.826
Engine Code
L86
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLS 350 d
254 hp
420 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GLS 350 d
457 lb‑ft
458 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLS 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 350 d
21.31 lb/hp
14.7 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLS 350 d
31 mpg
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30.9 gal
807 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes GLS 350 d
807 mi
577 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Environmental Impact
158.4 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 GLS 350 d
158.4 kWh
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLS 350 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
31.5 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
97 cu ft
