Compare 2016 Cadillac Escalade vs 2016 INFINITI QX80 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2016 Cadillac Escalade
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2016 INFINITI QX80
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Class
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2WD 4-Door Luxury Collection
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury Collection 15 22 $72,037 $77,045
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum 15 22 $83,542 $89,350
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Collection 15 22 $76,244 $81,545
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Standard 15 22 $68,226 $72,970
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury Collection 15 21 $74,468 $79,645
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Platinum 15 21 $85,973 $91,950
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Collection 15 21 $78,675 $84,145
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Standard 15 21 $70,657 $75,570
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury Collection 15 22 $74,842 $80,045
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum 15 22 $86,347 $92,350
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Collection 15 22 $79,049 $84,545
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Standard 15 22 $71,031 $75,970
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury Collection 15 21 $77,273 $82,645
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Platinum 15 21 $88,778 $94,950
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Collection 15 21 $81,480 $87,145
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Standard 15 21 $73,462 $78,570
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2WD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
QX80 2WD 4-Door 14 20 $58,823 $63,250
QX80 4WD 4-Door 13 19 $61,706 $66,350
QX80 4WD 4-Door Limited 13 19 $82,631 $88,850
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4MATIC 4-Door AMG GL 63
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GL 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GL 63 13 17 $112,623 $121,100
GL 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC 19 26 $60,032 $64,550
GL 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450 17 21 $61,566 $66,200
GL 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550 13 18 $84,909 $91,300
Pricing
Invoice Price
$72,037
$58,823
$112,623
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$77,045
$63,250
$121,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1284 / month
$1054 / month
$2018 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
Imagine what a full-size luxury SUV should be and you'll almost certainly picture the 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The 2016 Infiniti QX80 is an old-school SUV with lots of luxury but it should only appeal to those who truly need to tow. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wraps up to seven people in luxury, and offers a pleasant ride with either diesel fuel economy or willing gasoline power.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 14 mpg 13 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 20 mpg 17 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate - -
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
60.20 58.4 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
64.90 63.8 58.5
Passenger Capacity
7 7 7
Third Leg Room (in)
24.80 28.8 35
Second Head Room (in)
38.70 40 40
Third Hip Room (in)
49.30 48.8 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
64.40 63.5 58.3
Front Leg Room (in)
45.30 39.6 40.3
Third Head Room (in)
38.10 36.8 38.9
Front Hip Room (in)
60.90 59.2 -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
62.60 60.5 50.5
Second Leg Room (in)
39.00 41 38.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.7 39.9 41.2
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
N/A - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.00 121.1 121.1
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.0 - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
80.50 79.9 84.3
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Front (in)
N/A - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
22.0 - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
32.1 - -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
203.90 - -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.0 - -
Height, Overall (in)
74.40 75.8 72.8
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.5 66
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.2 8.5
Length, Overall (in)
- 208.3 201.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.9 66.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.2 16.6 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 - - 52.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
51.6 49.6 49.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA - -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - 84.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
94.2 95.1 93.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - 19.7
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 13.8 15.4
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
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 x 0.8 13.8 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
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 26 26.4
Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 41.6 40.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3.4 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.3 - -
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Rear Tire Order Code
QST NA R01
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Front Tire Size
P285/45R22 P275/60HR20 P295/40ZR21
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A - -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Full-Size Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QST NA R01
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Spare Tire Order Code
RC4 NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A - -
Rear Tire Size
P285/45R22 P275/60HR20 P295/40ZR21
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 850 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
830 850 NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 8500 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8300 8500 NA
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 8500 NA
Weight Information
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000 - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100 - -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2685 - -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 7300 7165
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3400 - -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2909 - -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
22 x 9.0 20 X 8 21 X 10
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
22 x 9.0 20 X 8 21 X 10
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Full-Size Compact
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.7 - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA 710 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 130 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 710 -
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA - -
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
460 @ 4100 413 @ 4000 560 @ 2000
Engine Order Code
L86 NA NA
Displacement
6.2L/376 5.6 L/339 5.5 L/333
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
420 @ 5600 400 @ 5800 550 @ 5250
Engine Type
Gas V8 Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 16 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 20 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 14 13
Transmission
Transfer Case Model
NA None None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.86 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.56 4.89 4.38
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.78 0.73
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.08 2.03 1.92
Trans Type
8 7 7
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.27 1.00 1.00
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.82 4.04 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.97 3.17 2.86
Trans Order Code
M5U NA 427
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65 - -
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.69 1.41 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility 4MATIC
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade INFINITI QX80 Mercedes-Benz GL
Body Code
NA S S
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81 - -
Axle Type - Rear
Solid Axle w/Five-Link Location Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3400 - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23 2.94 3.47
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81 - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3400 - -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 2.94 3.47
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder-type - -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out - -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - - -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.3 11.1 12.6
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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