2024 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2024 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $81,895 to $152,295
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53

2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 121.0 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 211.9 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade than in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The Cadillac Escalade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Cadillac Escalade, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Cadillac Escalade is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Cadillac Escalade will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Cadillac Escalade and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.