2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1372 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2612 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
