2017 Cadillac Escalade vs 2017 Lincoln Navigator vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2017 Cadillac Escalade

2017 Lincoln Navigator

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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2WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door	15	22	$69,725	$73,395
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury	15	22	$74,475	$78,395
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum	15	22	$87,585	$92,195
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	15	22	$78,750	$82,895
Escalade 4WD 4-Door	15	20	$72,575	$76,395
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury	15	20	$77,325	$81,395
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Platinum	15	20	$90,435	$95,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	15	20	$81,600	$85,895
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door	15	22	$72,575	$76,395
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury	15	22	$77,325	$81,395
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum	15	22	$90,435	$95,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	15	22	$81,600	$85,895
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door	15	20	$75,425	$79,395
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury	15	20	$80,175	$84,395
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Platinum	15	20	$93,285	$98,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	15	20	$84,450	$88,895

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4x2 Reserve

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Navigator 4x2 Reserve	15	21	$67,285	$71,580
Navigator 4x2 Select	15	21	$60,339	$63,515
Navigator 4x4 Reserve	15	20	$70,105	$74,580
Navigator 4x4 Select	15	20	$63,736	$67,090
Navigator L 4x2 Reserve	15	20	$69,532	$73,970
Navigator L 4x2 Select	15	20	$62,610	$65,905
Navigator L 4x4 Reserve	15	19	$72,352	$76,970
Navigator L 4x4 Select	15	19	$66,006	$69,480

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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV	13	17	$115,413	$124,100
GLS GLS 350d 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$62,357	$67,050
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	19	22	$63,891	$68,700
GLS GLS 550 4MATIC SUV	14	18	$87,281	$93,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$69,725

$67,285

$115,413

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$73,395

$71,580

$124,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1223 / month

$1193 / month

$2068 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.7

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7.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A pop culture icon in its own time, the Cadillac Escalade offers unmatched gravitas and presence—if that's your thing.

The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has exceptional interior room, lots of bling, and unexpectedly good handling.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS gets the first-class upgrade along with its name change—and a Maybach edition is waiting in the wings.

TCC Likes

Imposing style
Impressive technology suite
Strong V-8 engine

Vast cabin—or vaster, if you need
Tops in ride and handling
New infotainment features

Spacious, flexible interior
Rugged-lux, with some added panache
Great set of safety, infotainment features

TCC Dislikes

Still a luxurious Suburban, albeit a much fancier one than before
Awfully expensive, even against its rivals
Is it simply too brash?

Still a big 'ute in a downsized era
Still a 6-speed automatic
Adaptive dampers bundled as expensive options

Not an entirely new vehicle
Some switchgear looks dated
Cumbersome COMAND interface

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

21 mpg

17 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

24.80

37.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.70

39.7

Third Hip Room (in)

49.30

50.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.40

63.7

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

45.30

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.10

37.6

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

60.90

60.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.60

51.9

50.5

Second Leg Room (in)

39.00

39.1

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

42.80

39.5

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

60.20

59.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.90

63.3

58.5

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

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

78.1

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)

8.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.50

78.8

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.4

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

207.4

203.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

66.8

Liftover Height (in)

32.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

35.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

86.9

52.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

51.6

54.4

49.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

49.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

86.9

79.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

94.2

103.3

93.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

19.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.2

18.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

17 x - TBD -

13.8

14.2

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

17 x - TBD -

13.8

15.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

40.8

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Front Tire Size

P275/55R20

P285/45HR22

P295/40ZR21

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QSS

STDTR

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

RC4

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P275/55R20

P285/45HR22

P295/40ZR21

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

N/A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Rear Tire Order Code

QSS

STDTR

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

830

900

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

9000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8300

9000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

9000

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4100

4300

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7100

7500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3400

3350

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14000

15100

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 9.0

22 X 8.5

21 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 9.0

22 X 8.5

21 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Full-Size

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

16.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

250

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

675

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

675

Engine

Displacement

6.2L/376

3.5 L/213

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

420 @ 5600

380 @ 5250

577 @ 5250

Engine Type

Gas V8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

460 @ 4100

460 @ 2750

561 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

L86

99T

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.73

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.08

1.54

1.92

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

0.87

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.40

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

2.34

2.86

Trans Order Code

M5U

446

427

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

1.14

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.69

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.17

4.38

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Cadillac Escalade

Lincoln Navigator

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.41

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4200

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3400

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.23

3.73

3.47

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

1.81

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3400

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.10

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

3.47

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4100

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

1.81

Axle Type - Rear

Solid Axle w/Five-Link Location

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder-type

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.4

10.3

12.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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