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

2021 Cadillac Escalade

#3 in Large SUVs

2021 Lincoln Navigator

#3 in Luxury Large SUVs

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	$79,260	$82,995
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum	15	20	$95,495	$99,995
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Sport	15	20	$81,743	$85,595
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Sport Platinum	15	20	$95,495	$99,995
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury	14	19	$75,631	$79,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	19	$82,125	$85,995
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum	14	19	$98,360	$102,995
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Sport	14	19	$84,608	$88,595
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Sport Platinum	14	19	$98,360	$102,995
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	$82,125	$85,995
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum	N/A	N/A	$98,360	$102,995
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Sport	N/A	N/A	$84,608	$88,595
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Sport Platinum	N/A	N/A	$98,360	$102,995
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	$84,990	$88,995
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum	N/A	N/A	$101,225	$105,995
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Sport	N/A	N/A	$87,473	$91,595
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Sport Platinum	N/A	N/A	$101,225	$105,995

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Black Label 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Navigator Black Label 4x4	16	21	$91,761	$98,125
Navigator Reserve 4x2	16	21	$77,222	$81,965
Navigator Reserve 4x4	16	21	$79,710	$84,640
Navigator Standard 4x2	16	21	$72,609	$76,185
Navigator Standard 4x4	16	21	$75,119	$78,855
Navigator L Black Label 4x4	N/A	N/A	$94,721	$101,325
Navigator L Reserve 4x2	N/A	N/A	$80,222	$85,190
Navigator L Reserve 4x4	N/A	N/A	$82,705	$87,860

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$72,766

$91,761

$71,393

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,195

$98,125

$75,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1270 / month

$1635 / month

$1266 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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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.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous interior
Super Cruise for relaxing highway driving
Smooth ride

Punchy twin-turbo engine
Sharp infotainment
Black Label luxury

Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive
It’s massive
The rear end barely changed

Thirsty, big, heavy, so what
Maybe too flashy for some
Stone-cold expensive

Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

16 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

21 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.6

65.1

58.5

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

43.9

40.3

Passenger Capacity

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

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

40.2

Third Hip Room (in)

49.4

51.4

Exterior Dimensions

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

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

122.5

123.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

81.1

79.9

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

N/A

Track Width, Front (in)

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 2 (ft³)

72.9

57.5

42.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

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

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

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

14.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

40.8

39.4

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

Spare Tire Size

265/70R17SL

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

XCG

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

XCQ

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

Rear Tire Size

275/50R22SL

P285/45HR22

P275/55HR19

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

N/A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

XCG

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

275/50R22SL

P285/45HR22

P275/55HR19

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

8300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

770

830

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7700

8300

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

- TBD -

12700

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4300

4380

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2628

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7400

7625

7275

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3700

3425

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2728

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 x - TBD -

22 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

22 x - TBD -

22 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

675

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

675

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

250

Engine

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

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

460 @ 4100

510 @ 3000

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

L87

99T

Displacement

6.2L/376

3.5 L/213

3.0 L/183

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.52

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.77

1.64

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Transfer Case Model

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)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.15

2.25

Trans Type

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Cadillac Escalade

Lincoln Navigator

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.23

3.73

3.27

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent Multi-Link

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

3.27

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

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 -

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

- TBD -

9.9 (Est)

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

2021 Cadillac Escalade

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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Lease: From $969/month (2020)
Financing: 2.99% for 36 mo. (2020)

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