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

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2024 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $84,895 to $155,295
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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 142.8 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 - 7,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 227.0 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 ESV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade ESV 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
The Cadillac Escalade ESV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, 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). Clearly, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade ESV 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. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 ESV more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.