The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 ESV Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 102,200
€ 105,400
€ 102,200
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 500 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 500
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 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5390 lb
Curb Weight
6173 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7500 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
12.68 %
General
Mercedes GLS 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
X166
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLS 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
GM EcoTec3 6.2L V8
M 278.928
Engine Code
L86
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
420 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLS 500
450 hp
420 hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
458 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GLS 500
516 lb‑ft
458 lb‑ft
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes GLS 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 500
11.98 lb/hp
14.7 lb/hp
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLS 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLS 500
19 mpg
19 mpg
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30.9 gal
505 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes GLS 500
505 mi
577 mi
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Environmental Impact
233 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 500
233 kWh
238.7 kWh
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLS 500
Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1775 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
