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2012 Cadillac Escalade
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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2012 Cadillac Escalade
MSRP $85,260 - $95,405
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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
MSRP $70,500 - $88,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Electric V8 Gas/Ethanol V8
Diesel V6 Gas V8
Displacement
6.0L/366 6.2L/378
3.0L/182 5.5L/333
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
332 hp @ 5100 rpm 403 hp @ 5700 rpm
210 hp @ 3400 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
367 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 417 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm
400 ft-lb @ 1600-2800 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
N/A
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronic variable automatic Transmission, 6-speed, electric automatic -inc: overdrive and tow/haul mode, driver shift control, manual shift mode Cooler, auxiliary, external transmission oil cooler, heavy duty air-to-oil
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/DIRECT SELECT gearshift -inc: steering wheel-mounted gearshift buttons
Fuel
Fuel
Hybrid Flex/Electric Flex Fuel
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 15.3 L/100 km
12.7 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.5 - 10.0 L/100 km
9.2 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.5 - 15.3 L/100 km
9.2 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
95.0 - 98.0 L
100.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7 - 8
7
Front Head Room
1,044 mm
1,019 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,024 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,656 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
996 mm
1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
991 mm
1,003 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,656 mm
1,496 mm
Third Row Head Room
963 mm
970 mm
Third Row Leg Room
650 mm
1003 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1567 mm
1283 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
3084 L
2299 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1708 L
N/A
Cargo Volume to Third Row
479 L
261 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,946 mm
3,076 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
5,098 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,007 mm
1,920 mm
Height, Overall
1,928 mm
1,839 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
201 mm
Base Curb Weight
N/A
2,500 - 2,515 kg
Front Tire Size
P285/45R22 P265/65R18
TBD 275/50R20 295/45R21
Rear Tire Size
P285/45R22 P265/65R18
TBD 275/50R20 295/45R21
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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