2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
