The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 90,400

€ 101,600

€ 90,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLS 400 d is 1.1 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8.
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
71.8
77
84.9
74.6
81.1
89
77 in
Width
81.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89 in
71.8 in
Height
74.6 in
123.4
205
116
203.9
205 in
Length
203.9 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5975 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7300 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
8.12 %

General
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
X167
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 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
GM EcoTec3 6.2L V8
OM 656.929
Engine Code
L86


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLS 400 d
325 hp
420 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GLS 400 d
516 lb‑ft
458 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
148 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLS 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 400 d
16.89 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLS 400 d
31 mpg
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.9 gal
736 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes GLS 400 d
736 mi
483 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Environmental Impact
156.4 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 400 d
156.4 kWh
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
75.5 cu ft