2011 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 714 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | E | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2594 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
