2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. Both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 6,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 469 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escalade | S |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6200 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |