Compare 2022 Cadillac Escalade vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2022 Cadillac Escalade
#3 in Large SUVs
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class
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2WD 4-Door Luxury
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 19 $72,480 $76,295
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury 14 19 $80,840 $85,095
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum 14 19 $97,465 $102,595
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Sport 14 19 $83,690 $88,095
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Sport Platinum 14 19 $97,465 $102,595
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury 14 19 $75,330 $79,295
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury 14 19 $83,690 $88,095
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum 14 19 $100,315 $105,595
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Sport 14 19 $86,540 $91,095
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Sport Platinum 14 19 $100,315 $105,595
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury N/A N/A $75,330 $79,295
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury N/A N/A $83,690 $88,095
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum N/A N/A $100,315 $105,595
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Sport N/A N/A $86,540 $91,095
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Sport Platinum N/A N/A $100,315 $105,595
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury N/A N/A $78,180 $82,295
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury N/A N/A $86,540 $91,095
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury Platinum N/A N/A $103,165 $108,595
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Sport N/A N/A $89,390 $94,095
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Sport Platinum N/A N/A $103,165 $108,595
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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV 14 18 $124,174 $132,100
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV 20 24 $71,440 $76,000
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV 16 21 $92,919 $98,850
GLS Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV 15 19 $150,870 $160,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$72,480
$124,174
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$76,295
$132,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1272 / month
$2202 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.2
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade rolls like a luxury fortress. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 14 mpg
Highway
19 mpg 18 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate -
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
61.2 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.5 59.3
Third Leg Room (in)
34.9 34.6
Second Head Room (in)
38.9 40.2
Third Hip Room (in)
49.4 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
64.6 58.5
Front Leg Room (in)
44.5 40.3
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Third Head Room (in)
38.2 38.9
Front Hip Room (in)
61.7 -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
62.7 50.3
Second Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.9
Front Head Room (in)
42.3 39.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
120.9 123.4
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 -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
- TBD - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- TBD - -
Length, Overall (in)
211.9 206.4
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
76.7 70.2
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
N/A -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.9
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
25.5 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 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 84.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 22.4
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 15.7
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 14.5
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
24 23.8
Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr 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 39.4
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - -
Rear Tire Order Code
XCG R01
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - -
Front Tire Size
275/50R22SL P275/50YR21
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A -
Spare Tire Size
265/70R17SL Compact
Front Tire Order Code
XCG R01
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - -
Spare Tire Order Code
XCQ NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A -
Rear Tire Size
275/50R22SL P315/45YR21
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
7700 NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
7700 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
770 NA
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7400 7485
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3700 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2697 -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
- TBD - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4300 -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2659 -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 6019
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
22 x - TBD - 21 X 11.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
22 x - TBD - 21 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 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
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
460 @ 4100 627 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
L87 NA
Displacement
6.2L/375 4.0 L/243
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
420 @ 5600 603 @ 5750
Engine Type
Gas V8 Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 14
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 18
Transmission
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - -
Transfer Case Model
NA None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 5.35
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.86
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 2.25
Trans Type
10 9
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - -
Trans PTO Access
NA No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.24
Trans Order Code
MHS NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.72
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No
Trans Power Take Off
NA -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.64
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade Mercedes-Benz GLS
Body Code
NA S
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle 4MATIC+
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Axle Type - Rear
- TBD - Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23 -
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
NA -
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
11.0 11.1
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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2022 Cadillac Escalade
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class
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