2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2023 Cadillac Escalade
Overview | |
MSRP$77,850 | MSRP$79,295 |
Listings20 | Listings41 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews SummaryThe SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup. The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review. | |
2023 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5467 lbs | Curb Weight5635 lbs |
Height72.4 in | Height76.7 in |
Length205.0 in | Length211.9 in |
Width84.9 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase123.4 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1808 lbs | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $77,850 | $79,295 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup. The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review. | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5467 lbs | 5635 lbs |
Height | 72.4 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1808 lbs | 1636 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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