2024 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade

2024 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $81,895 to $152,295
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600

2024 Mercedes-Benz
Maybach GLS 600

MSRP*: $174,350
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space 121.0 ft3 18.4 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 550-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 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 550 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,700 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 211.9 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 43.4 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 42.5 in
Rear 40.2 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 than in the Cadillac Escalade, due to its greater head- and legroom. 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 Maybach GLS 600.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac Escalade as you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Clearly, the Cadillac Escalade is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Cadillac Escalade, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Cadillac Escalade doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Cadillac Escalade more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.