2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1293 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | S | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
