2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (270 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
