Compare 2021 Cadillac Escalade vs 2021 Lincoln Navigator vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2021 Cadillac Escalade
#4 in Large SUVs
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2021 Lincoln Navigator
#3 in Luxury Large SUVs
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class
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2WD 4-Door Luxury
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 15 20 $72,766 $76,195
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury 15 20 $79,451 $83,195
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum 15 20 $96,068 $100,595
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Sport 15 20 $82,029 $85,895
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Sport Platinum 15 20 $96,068 $100,595
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury 14 19 $75,631 $79,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury 14 19 $82,316 $86,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum 14 19 $98,933 $103,595
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Sport 14 19 $84,894 $88,895
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Sport Platinum 14 19 $98,933 $103,595
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury N/A N/A $75,631 $79,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury N/A N/A $82,316 $86,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum N/A N/A $98,933 $103,595
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Sport N/A N/A $84,894 $88,895
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Sport Platinum N/A N/A $98,933 $103,595
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury N/A N/A $78,496 $82,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury N/A N/A $85,181 $89,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum N/A N/A $101,798 $106,595
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Sport N/A N/A $87,759 $91,895
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Sport Platinum N/A N/A $101,798 $106,595
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Black Label 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Navigator Black Label 4x4 16 20 $92,251 $98,655
Navigator Reserve 4x2 16 22 $77,711 $82,490
Navigator Reserve 4x4 16 20 $80,198 $85,165
Navigator Standard 4x2 16 22 $73,098 $76,705
Navigator Standard 4x4 16 20 $75,608 $79,375
Navigator L Black Label 4x4 N/A N/A $95,211 $101,855
Navigator L Reserve 4x2 N/A N/A $80,710 $85,715
Navigator L Reserve 4x4 N/A N/A $83,193 $88,385
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GLS 450 4MATIC SUV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV 19 23 $71,393 $75,950
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV 16 21 $92,872 $98,800
Pricing
Invoice Price
$72,766
$92,251
$71,393
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$76,195
$98,655
$75,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1270 / month
$1644 / month
$1266 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.5
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
Roomy, comfortable, and loaded with technology, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is a rolling fortress of luxury. The 2021 Lincoln Navigator makes hard work look effortless with its lavish cabin and its twin-turbo V-6. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 16 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
20 mpg 20 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate - -
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
61.2 61.5 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.5 65.2 59.3
Third Leg Room (in)
34.9 40.9 34.6
Second Head Room (in)
38.9 40 40.2
Third Hip Room (in)
49.4 51.4 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
64.6 65.1 58.5
Front Leg Room (in)
44.5 43.9 40.3
Passenger Capacity
7 7 7
Third Head Room (in)
38.2 37.3 38.9
Front Hip Room (in)
61.7 61.9 -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
62.7 64.2 50.3
Second Leg Room (in)
41.7 42.6 41.9
Front Head Room (in)
42.3 41.8 39.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
120.9 122.5 123.4
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
81.1 79.9 77
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Front (in)
N/A - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
- TBD - - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- TBD - - -
Length, Overall (in)
211.9 210 205
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Height, Overall (in)
76.7 76.3 71.8
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
N/A - -
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.9 65.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.6 7.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.2 66.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
25.5 20.9 17.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - 34.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - 54.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
72.9 57.5 42.7
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 - - 79.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
121.0 103.4 84.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - 22.4
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.9 14.8
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
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.6 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)
24 23 23.8
Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7 41 39.4
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Order Code
XCG NA NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Size
275/50R22SL P285/45HR22 P275/55HR19
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A - -
Spare Tire Size
265/70R17SL Full-Size Compact
Front Tire Order Code
XCG NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Order Code
XCQ NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A - -
Rear Tire Size
275/50R22SL P285/45HR22 P275/55HR19
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
7700 8300 NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
7700 8300 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
770 830 NA
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7400 7625 7275
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3700 3425 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2728 - -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
- TBD - 12700 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4300 4380 -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2628 - -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 5922 5412
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
22 x - TBD - 22 X 8.5 19 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
22 x - TBD - 22 X 8.5 19 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Full-Size Compact
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - -
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA - -
Engine
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
460 @ 4100 510 @ 3000 369 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
L87 99T NA
Displacement
6.2L/376 3.5 L/213 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
420 @ 5600 450 @ 5500 362 @ 5500
Engine Type
Gas V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 16 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 17 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 20 23
Transmission
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - - -
Transfer Case Model
NA Electronic None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.27 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 4.70 5.35
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.00 0.86
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 2.15 2.25
Trans Type
10 10 9
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - - -
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.52 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 4.87 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 2.98 3.24
Trans Order Code
MQC 44U 421
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.85 0.72
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.77 1.64
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade Lincoln Navigator Mercedes-Benz GLS
Body Code
NA S S
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility 4MATIC
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - -
Axle Type - Rear
- TBD - Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23 3.73 3.27
Axle Type - Front
- TBD - Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 3.73 3.27
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Frame
Frame Type
- TBD - - -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out - -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - - -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 10.4 8.5
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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