2023 Cadillac Escalade Luxury // 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 74% Cadillac Escalade zone Cadillac dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 70% Mercedes-Benz GLS zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$107,298	CA$110,000
Fees	CA$2,300	CA$2,175
Gas guzzler tax	CA$3,000	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$2,019/month	CA$2,070/month
Awards	Best full-size luxury SUV of 2023	-
Powertrain
Combined power	-	N/A
Combined torque	-	N/A
Engine	6,2 l V8	3,0 l I-6
Power	420 hp @ 5,600 rpm (313 kW)	362 hp @ 5,500 rpm (270 kW)
Torque	460 lb·ft @ 4,100 rpm (624 N·m)	369 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m)
Induction	Atmospheric	Turbocharged
Fuel	Premium	Premium
Engine	-	Electric
Power	-	21 hp (16 kW)
Torque	-	184 lb·ft (249 N·m)
Transmission	10-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	-	N/A
Voltage	-	48 V
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	Full-size luxury SUV	Full-size luxury SUV
Assembly	Arlington, TX, US	Tuscaloosa, AL, US
Generation	5	3
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	16.6 L/100km	12.7 L/100km
Highway	13.1 L/100km	10.1 L/100km
Combined	15.0 L/100km	11.6 L/100km
Autonomy	606 km	775 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	352 g/km	270 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	not available	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	standard	standard
Ventilated front seats	not available	optional
Massage seats	not available	N/A
Head-up display	not available	optional
Surround-view camera	standard	optional
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	not available	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	not available	optional
Remote engine start	standard	standard
GPS	standard	standard
Phone application	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	N/A
Front USB ports	standard	standard
Rear USB ports	standard	standard
CD player	not available	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Rear entertainment system	not available	N/A
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	optional
Wireless phone charging	standard	standard
Premium audio system	standard	N/A
Voice recognition	standard	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, short/long arm	independent, pneumatic, double wishbone
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P275/50R22	P275/45R21
Rear tires	P275/50R22	P315/40R21
Safety
Seat belts	7	7
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,382 mm (212″)	5,207 mm (205″)
Width	2,060 mm (81″)	1,956 mm (77″)
Height	1,948 mm (77″)	1,823 mm (72″)
Wheelbase	3,071 mm (121″)	3,135 mm (123″)
Weight	2,641 kg (5,822 lb)	2,480 kg (5,467 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	7	7
Trunk	between 722 l and 3,426 l	between 495 l and 2,400 l
Fuel tank	91 l (20 gal)	90 l (20 gal)
Towing capacity	3,629 kg (8,001 lb)	3,493 kg (7,701 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	7.0 s	6.2 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	4.7 s	4.7 s (estimated)
Top speed	N/A	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	40 m	41 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	6 years/110,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	5/10	4/10
Reliability	5/10	4/10
Safety	7/10	8/10
Infotainment	8/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	7/10
Overall	8/10	8/10
Average	74%	70%

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