2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escalade | ML |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4965 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |