Cadillac Escalade vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,395

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Escalade RWD vs GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
Measure	Escalade	GLS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$93,995	$91,600	GLS
Horsepower	420 hp	375 hp	Escalade
Torque	460 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	Escalade
MPG combined	17 mpg	21 mpg	GLS
Cargo, max	120.5 cu ft	84.7 cu ft	Escalade
Cargo, seats up	25.5 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	Escalade
Rear legroom	41.8 in	43.4 in	GLS
Front legroom	44.5 in	40.3 in	Escalade
Length	211.9 in	205.0 in	Not scored
Width	81.1 in	79.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,860 lb	5,523 lb	Not scored
Towing	8,100 lb	7,700 lb	Escalade
Seats	7	7	About the same
0-60 mph	6.3 s estimate	5.8 s tested	GLS
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Escalade RWD $91,100	GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD $90,250	$850
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD $90,250	Escalade RWD $91,100	$850

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

GLS costs $4,977 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escalade wins.

GLS wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.