Cadillac Escalade (2014 – 2020) vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 426 hp. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,335 kg against 2,537 kg. At 5,179 mm, the Cadillac Escalade is 58 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse. The Cadillac Escalade dates from 2014 – 2020, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse from 2012 – 2016.
| Specification |
Cadillac
Escalade
2014 – 2020
|
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2020 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 426 hp | 258 – 435 hp |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 480 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.4 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 220 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 L/100 km | 7.6 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,179 mm | 5,121 mm |
| Width | 2,045 mm | 2,141 mm |
| Height | 1,890 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 3,073 – 3,076 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,537 – 2,651 kg | 2,335 – 2,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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