Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Cadillac Escalade contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and the Cadillac Escalade.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ranges from $14,997 to $33,700 while a used 2016 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $24,396 to $39,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 420 horsepower. The GL-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 686 miles. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac Escalade. The GL-Class uses diesel, and the Escalade uses gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$64,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $119,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $119,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,448
Price Range:
$14,997 - $33,700
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,013
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$10,509 - $75,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,989
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,681
Price Range:
$24,396 - $39,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,013
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$10,509 - $75,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
188
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,743
# Good or Great Deals:
76
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 15.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 15.3
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Trim Levels
AMG GL 63, GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550 4MATIC
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury Collection, Platinum, Premium Collection, Standard
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
502 / 686 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 572 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5594 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Not available
Brown
Terra Mocha Metallic
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic / Gray Silk Metallic
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Green
Dark Emerald Metallic
Purple
Majestic Plum Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black / Porcelain
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Shale with Cocoa Accents
Gray
Not available
