
The Lincoln Navigator remains the Escalade's main rival, but it feels very conservatively styles next to the Cadillac, inside and out.
Also, the Escalade's V-8 completely outpowers and outclasses the 5.4-liter in the Navigator, which can't move it with the authority its image conjures.
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a little more manageable, but it's not quite as roomy inside either.
Both the QX56 and the LX 570 have some measure of off-road ability, but their on-road handling suffers.
Among all of these—even the Mercedes—none has the reputation, recognition, and straight-out curb appeal that the Escalade has in most U.S.
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Quick Specs | ||
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade delivers solid, luxurious, and spacious accommodations with an advanced feature set. If you can live with the thirst of non-Hybrid models, it's unbeatable. |
The 2011 Lincoln Navigator is large and lavish, in a uniquely American way, though its powertrains are a step behind those of rival truck-based SUVs. |
A nimble ride and elegant, tough styling help the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class charm the mud right off a Range Rover. |
MSRP From | ||
$62,160 | $57,630 | $60,950 |
Gas Mileage | ||
13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||
Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Turbocharged Diesel V6 |
EPA Class | ||
N/A | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | ||
2WD 4-Door Base | 2WD 4-Door | 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC |
Drivetrain | ||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||
7 | 7 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||
4 Door | 4 Door | Sport Utility |
Transmission | ||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||
2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class |