Cadillac Escalade vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

Key differences

  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 178 mm (7 in) shorter than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS makes 97 kW (130 hp) more power than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Cadillac Escalade costs US$77,300 less than Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (list prices, excl. tax).
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Cadillac Escalade

SUV · 2027 · ICE

US$102,700 excl. tax

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Full specifications of Cadillac Escalade
Gas

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

SUV · 2026 · ICE

US$180,000 excl. tax

CA$243,800 excl. tax

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Full specifications of Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 178 mm (7 in) shorter than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 109 mm (4.3 in) lower than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has a wheelbase 61 mm (2.4 in) longer than Cadillac Escalade.
Blue solid line: Cadillac Escalade; orange dashed line: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Cadillac Escalade is 5,382 mm (211.9 in) long and 1,948 mm (76.7 in) high, with a wheelbase of 3,073 mm (121 in). Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 5,204 mm (204.9 in) long and 1,839 mm (72.4 in) high, with a wheelbase of 3,134 mm (123.4 in).

Front view size comparison of Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 30 mm (1.2 in) narrower than Cadillac Escalade.
Blue solid line: Cadillac Escalade; orange dashed line: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.

Cadillac Escalade is 2,059 mm (81.1 in) wide and 1,948 mm (76.7 in) high. Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 2,029 mm (79.9 in) wide and 1,839 mm (72.4 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Blue solid line: Cadillac Escalade; orange dashed line: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.

Cadillac Escalade is 2,059 mm (81.1 in) wide and 1,948 mm (76.7 in) high. Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 2,029 mm (79.9 in) wide and 1,839 mm (72.4 in) high.

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Specification comparison
Specification Cadillac Escalade Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Price
Base priceUnited States US$102,700Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Cadillac EscaladeUS$180,000excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Base priceCanada Not listed CA$243,800excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Base priceUnited Kingdom Neither car has a price listed for United Kingdom yet.
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Neither car has a price listed for Germany yet.
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland Neither car has a price listed for Switzerland yet.
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States Not available US$28.41per 100 mi Gasoline at US$4.284 per US gallon, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices for United States gasoline price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada Not available CA$27.11per 100 km Petrol at CA$1.738 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0001-01 for Canada petrol price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom Not available £44.01per 100 mi Petrol at £1.753 per litre, incl. tax, for 12 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ weekly road fuel prices for United Kingdom petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia Not available A$37.52per 100 km Petrol at A$2.405 per litre, incl. tax, for 5 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Australian Institute of Petroleum weekly reports for Australia petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany Not available €33.99per 100 km Petrol at €2.179 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Germany petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands Not available €37.30per 100 km Petrol at €2.391 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Netherlands petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway Not available NOK 302.95per 100 km Petrol at NOK 19.42 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Norway fuel prices (table 09654) for Norway petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance Not available €34.77per 100 km Petrol at €2.229 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for France petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain Not available €27.78per 100 km Petrol at €1.78 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Spain petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly Not available €31.45per 100 km Petrol at €2.016 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Italy petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium Not available €31.02per 100 km Petrol at €1.989 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Belgium petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria Not available €28.35per 100 km Petrol at €1.817 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Austria petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland Not available €30.74per 100 km Petrol at €1.971 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Ireland petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden Not available SEK 279.08per 100 km Petrol at SEK 17.89 per litre, incl. tax, for 26 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Preem AB list prices for business customers (Företagskort) for Sweden petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark Not available DKK 279.55per 100 km Petrol at DKK 17.92 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. EPA consumption. Energistyrelsen Prisdatabase (monthly energy prices, Blyfri 95 and Autodiesel) for Denmark petrol price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland Not available CHF 31.51per 100 km Petrol at CHF 2.02 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland petrol price
Dimensions
Length 5,382 mm (211.9 in)5,204 mm (204.9 in)
Width 2,059 mm (81.1 in)2,029 mm (79.9 in)
Height 1,948 mm (76.7 in)1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Wheelbase 3,073 mm (121 in)3,134 mm (123.4 in)
Curb weight Not available 2,870 kg2,870 kg (6,327 lb)
Performance
Power 313 kW (420 hp)410 kW (550 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque Not available 770 Nm568 lb-ft (770 Nm)
0-60 mph Not available 4.6 s
Engine and fuel
Fuel use Not available 15.1 mpg15.6 L/100 km (EPA)18.1 mpg (EPA)
Fuel tank Not available 90.1 L
Engine size Not available 4,000 cc
Practicality
Seats 7Better value on this metric5

Cadillac Escalade

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.cadillac.com www.cadillac.com

Source detailsWidth measured with the mirrors folded (maker prints no width without mirrors). Exact factors: hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4.

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

Source detailsExact unit factors: gal x 3.785411784; hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; lb x 0.45359237; lb-ft x 1.3558179483314004.

Range and efficiency: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel Consumption Ratings, checked . open.canada.ca

Source detailsNRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings, model year 2026 (Open Government Licence - Canada): model text "Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV", engine 4.0 L, transmission A9, Combined (L/100 km) 15.6. Matched to this version by model, engine, transmission and drive; EPA cross-check 15.7 L/100 km (fueleconomy.gov: Mercedes-Benz GLS600 4matic Maybach 2026 All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 15 mpg (id 49594)). https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/98f1a129-f628-4ce4-b24d-6f16bf24dd64

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

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