The Escalade has been Cadillac's most successful pitch in the luxury class, which means its rivals have substantial talents.
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is smaller than the Escalade, but offers similar capability and capacity.
It also has more athletic AMG and more fuel-efficient diesel options.
The Land Rover Range Rover doesn't have three-row seating, but its off-road capabilities reign supreme in this class.
The Infiniti QX80 (known previously as the QX56) has similar space, power, and towing capacity, but lacks the Escalade's street cred.
The GMC Yukon—particularly in Denali guise—is closely related to the Escalade.
Choosing between them is largely a matter of taste and budget.
Finally, the first Lincoln Navigator inspired the Cadillac Escalade, but retains an old-school design that isn't as advanced.
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Imagine what a full-size luxury SUV should be and you'll almost certainly picture the 2016 Cadillac Escalade. |
The 2016 GMC Yukon has the power and capability to haul up to nine passengers, their stuff, and the family boat. |
Few vehicles can equal the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover's levels of performance and luxury on pavement; even fewer can keep up with it off-road. |
The 2016 Lincoln Navigator counts power and unexpectedly good handling as wins—and a top-notch interior joins the list. |
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wraps up to seven people in luxury, and offers a pleasant ride with either diesel fuel economy or willing gasoline power. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $72,970 | $48,315 | $84,950 | $63,195 | $64,550 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2WD 4-Door Standard | 2WD 4-Door SLE | 4WD 4-Door | 2WD 4-Door Select | 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | 4MATIC |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2016 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2016 GMC Yukon | 2016 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2016 Land Rover Range Rover | 2016 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2016 Lincoln Navigator | 2016 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Class | |
