2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450 4MATIC // 2018 Cadillac Escalade comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 73% Mercedes-Benz GLS zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 65% Cadillac Escalade zone Cadillac dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 65% GMC Yukon zone GMC dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$85,000	CA$86,440	CA$56,075
Fees	CA$2,075	CA$2,000	CA$1,795
Gas guzzler tax	CA$1,000	CA$2,000	CA$1,000
Monthly payments	CA$1,600/month	CA$1,627/month	CA$1,055/month
Awards	Best full-size SUV of 2018	-	-
Powertrain
Engine	-	-	5.3 l V8
Power	-	-	355 hp @ 5,600 rpm (265 kW)
Torque	-	-	383 lb·ft @ 4,100 rpm (519 N·m)
Induction	-	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	-	E85, Regular
Transmission	9-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Category	N/A	Full-size SUV	Full-size SUV
Assembly	N/A	Arlington, TX, US	Arlington, TX, US
Generation	N/A	4	4
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	N/A	15.1 L/100km
Highway	N/A	N/A	10.4 L/100km
Combined	N/A	N/A	13.0 L/100km
Autonomy	-	-	753 km
CO₂ emissions	305 g/km	329 g/km	305 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	N/A	N/A
Heated front seats	optional	standard	N/A
Heated rear seats	optional	standard	N/A
Heated steering wheel	standard	N/A	N/A
Ventilated front seats	optional	standard	N/A
Massage seats	optional	N/A	N/A
Smart key	optional	standard	N/A
Blindspot detection	optional	N/A	N/A
Lane departure warning	optional	N/A	optional
Adaptive cruise control	optional	N/A	N/A
Remote engine start	N/A	N/A	standard
GPS	standard	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	available	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	N/A	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	N/A	N/A	standard
Premium audio system	optional	N/A	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion with assist
Turning diameter	12 m	12 m	12 m
Front suspension	independent, short/long arm	independent, short/long arm	independent, double wishbones
Rear suspension	N/A	live axle, multi-link	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P275/50HR20	P275/55R20	P265/65R18
Rear tires	P275/50HR20	P275/55R20	P265/65R18
Safety
Seat belts	7	7	8
Dimensions / Weight
Length	N/A	5,179 mm (204″)	5,179 mm (204″)
Width	1,933 mm (76″)	2,045 mm (81″)	2,045 mm (81″)
Height	1,849 mm (73″)	1,890 mm (74″)	1,890 mm (74″)
Wheelbase	3,076 mm (121″)	2,946 mm (116″)	2,946 mm (116″)
Front track	1,656 mm (65″)	N/A	N/A
Rear track	1,674 mm (66″)	N/A	N/A
Weight	N/A	N/A	2,440 kg (5,379 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	7	7	8
Trunk	between 295 l and 2,299 l	between 430 l and 2,667 l	between 433 l and 2,682 l
Fuel tank	100 l (22 gal)	98 l (22 gal)	98 l (22 gal)
Towing capacity	3,500 kg (7,716 lb)	3,674 kg (8,100 lb)	2,948 kg (6,499 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	6.0 s (estimated)	8.0 s
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A	5.1 s
Top speed	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A	42 m
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km	3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	6 years/110,000 km	5 years/160,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	3/10	4/10	4/10
Reliability	2/10	2/10	2/10
Safety	9/10	9/10	9/10
Infotainment	8/10	8/10	8/10
Driving	8/10	6/10	6/10
Overall	8/10	7/10	7/10
Average	73%	65%	65%

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