Compare 2014 Cadillac Escalade vs 2014 Lincoln Navigator vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2014 Cadillac Escalade
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2014 Lincoln Navigator
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2014 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 $59,601 $63,745
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 18 $63,551 $67,970
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum 14 18 $75,286 $80,520
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium 14 18 $67,553 $72,250
Escalade AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $61,985 $66,295
Escalade AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $65,936 $70,520
Escalade AWD 4-Door Platinum 13 18 $77,670 $83,070
Escalade AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $69,938 $74,800
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 19 26 $58,590 $63,000
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450 14 19 $60,032 $64,550
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550 13 18 $82,398 $88,600
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 63 AMG 13 17 $109,889 $118,160
Pricing
Invoice Price
$59,601
$53,357
$58,590
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$63,745
$56,165
$63,000
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1062 / month
$936 / month
$1050 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
7.2
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Cadillac Escalade remains one of the brawniest, most luxurious large SUVs, although some shoppers will be left wanting more modern interfaces inside. The Lincoln Navigator is behind the times in many ways, but still has that uniquely American feel that comes from sheer size. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL may be an expensive way to haul the family around, but it has excellent driving manners and some very sophisticated safety technology, too.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 14 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
18 mpg 20 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate - -
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
37.90 37.6 38.9
Front Hip Room (in)
60.50 60.2 -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.70 51.9 50.5
Second Leg Room (in)
39.00 39.7 38.5
Front Head Room (in)
41.10 39.5 41.2
Second Hip Room (in)
60.60 59.9 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.20 63.3 58.5
Passenger Capacity
7 7 7
Third Leg Room (in)
25.60 37.7 35
Second Head Room (in)
39.20 39.7 40
Third Hip Room (in)
49.10 50.1 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.20 63.7 58.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 41.1 40.3
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.6 - -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.50 - -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.3 - -
Height, Overall (in)
75.90 78.3 72.8
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
N/A - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.00 119 121.1
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.3 - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.00 78.8 84.3
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Front (in)
N/A - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
21.80 - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.2 65.5
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67 64.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.2 8.5
Length, Overall (in)
- 206.5 201.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA - -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 49.3 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 86.9 84.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9 103.3 93.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - 19.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16.9 18.1 16
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 86.9 52.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3 54.4 49.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA - -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.787 13.1 13.6
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 x 1.18 13.5 13.8
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 28 26.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.8 40.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3 - -
Tires
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZRS NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A - -
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18 P255/70HR18 P275/55HR19
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Rear Tire Order Code
QXK T22 NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18 P255/70HR18 P275/55HR19
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A - -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Full-Size Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QXK T22 NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 6000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8300 6000 NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 600 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1245 600 NA
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 6000 NA
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 7500 7165
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3250 3350 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2717 - -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000 15000 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3550 4300 -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2810 - -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 X 8.5 19 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 Full-Size Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 X 8.5 19 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
17.6 - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA 650 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 - 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 650 -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
403 @ 5700 310 @ 5100 240 @ 3600
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Regular Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Sequential MPI Diesel Direct Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA Regular Duty None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
417 @ 4300 365 @ 3600 455 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
L94 995 NA
Displacement
6.2L/376 5.4 L/330 3.0 L/182
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 14 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 16 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 20 26
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.40 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 2.34 2.86
Trans Order Code
MYC 446 NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 1.14 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
NA None None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66 0.69 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.02 4.17 4.38
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 1.54 1.92
Trans Type
6 6 7
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.87 1.00
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.73
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade Lincoln Navigator Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Body Code
N/A S S
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility 4MATIC
Suspension
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42 3.73 3.46
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81 - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925 - -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 3.73 3.46
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81 - -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 - -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder-type - -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out - -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.4 11.4 (Est) 9.7 (Est)
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 (2013) 1.0 (Est) -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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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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