Compare 2011 Cadillac Escalade vs 2011 Lincoln Navigator vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2011 Cadillac Escalade
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2011 Lincoln Navigator
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class
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2WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Base 14 18 $59,330 $63,455
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 18 $65,047 $69,570
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum Edition 14 18 $77,216 $82,585
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium 14 18 $67,282 $71,960
Escalade AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $61,714 $66,005
Escalade AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $67,432 $72,120
Escalade AWD 4-Door Platinum Edition 13 18 $79,554 $85,085
Escalade AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $69,666 $74,510
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Base 14 18 $61,784 $66,080
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 18 $67,502 $72,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum Edition 14 18 $79,624 $85,160
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium 14 18 $70,297 $75,185
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $64,122 $68,580
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $69,839 $74,695
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Platinum Edition 13 18 $81,962 $87,660
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $72,635 $77,685
Escalade EXT AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $58,119 $62,160
Escalade EXT AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $62,972 $67,350
Escalade EXT AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $65,206 $69,740
Escalade Hybrid 2WD 4-Door 20 23 $69,316 $74,135
Escalade Hybrid 2WD 4-Door Platinum 20 23 $80,349 $85,935
Escalade Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 20 23 $71,700 $76,685
Escalade Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Platinum 20 23 $82,686 $88,435
2WD 4-Door
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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC 17 21 $56,684 $60,950
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450 13 18 $57,614 $61,950
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550 12 17 $78,539 $84,450
Pricing
Invoice Price
$59,330
$54,171
$56,684
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$63,455
$57,630
$60,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1058 / month
$961 / month
$1016 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
7.4
9.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade delivers solid, luxurious, and spacious accommodations with an advanced feature set. If you can live with the thirst of non-Hybrid models, it's unbeatable. The 2011 Lincoln Navigator is large and lavish, in a uniquely American way, though its powertrains are a step behind those of rival truck-based SUVs. A nimble ride and elegant, tough styling help the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class charm the mud right off a Range Rover.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 14 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
18 mpg 20 mpg 21 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate - -
EPA Classification
- 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.7 51.9 50.5
Second Leg Room (in)
39.0 39.1 39.5
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 39.5 40.1
Second Hip Room (in)
60.8 59.9 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 63.3 58.3
Third Leg Room (in)
25.6 37.7 34.2
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 39.7 40.6
Third Hip Room (in)
49.1 50.1 - TBD -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 63.7 58.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.1 40.3
Passenger Capacity
7 7 7
Third Head Room (in)
37.9 37.6 38.2
Front Hip Room (in)
60.5 60.2 - TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 159.4 143.0
Exterior Dimensions
Step Up Height - Front (in)
21.8 - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.0 119.0 121.1
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9 - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.0 78.8 76.4
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
21.8 - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.6 - -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.5 - -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9 - -
Height, Overall (in)
75.9 78.3 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.0 65.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.2 7.9
Length, Overall (in)
- 208.4 200.6
Liftover Height (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.2 65.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9 103.3 83.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 18.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16.9 18.1 14.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 31.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 51.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3 54.4 43.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA - -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 40.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 83.8
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 13.5 x 1.3 14.7 x 1.3
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA - -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.8 13.1 x 0.9 13.0 x 0.9
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 28.0 26.4
Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.8 39.7
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Speed-Sensitive Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.8 - -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- 3.2 3.6
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- 20.0 18.6
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18 P255/70R18 P275/50R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Order Code
QXK T22 NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18 P255/70R18 P275/50R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
QXK T22 NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZRS NA NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1245 900 600
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8300 6000 7500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
8300 - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 500
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2784 - -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3250 - -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2704 - -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000 - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3550 - -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 5810 5423
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD - NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 18 x 8.5 20 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 18 x 8.5 20 x 8.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 23.2 - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 130 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 650 - TBD -
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection SEFI Direct Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA - -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
417 @ 4300 365 @ 3600 400 @ 1600 - 2400
Engine Order Code
L94 995 NA
Displacement
6.2L/376 5.4L/330 3.0L/182
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
403 @ 5700 310 @ 5100 210 @ 3800
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Turbocharged Diesel V6
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 20 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 14 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 16 19
Transmission
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA - -
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 1.14 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic
Transfer Case Model
NA - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.69 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03 4.17 4.38
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA - TBD -
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.54 1.92
Trans Type
6 6 7
Trans PTO Access
NA - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.87 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA - TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.40 3.42/2.23
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 2.34 2.86
Trans Order Code
MYC 446 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.73 3.45
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.73
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade Lincoln Navigator Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Body Code
NA - -
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 0.71 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA - -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46 - TBD - - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating - -
Suspension Type - Front
Indep torsion bar Independent Control arm w/stabilizer bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 1.42 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42 - -
Axle Type - Front
Independent - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46 - TBD - - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925 - -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-link coil springs Independent Four-link w/wtabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Multi-Link Airmatic
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- SLA Airmatic
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder-type - -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out - -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
1 1 2
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.6 11.6 11.1
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-- -
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-- -
Overall Side Crash Rating
-- -
Side Barrier Rating
-- -
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-- -
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-- -
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-- -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-- -
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-- -
Rollover Rating
-

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