| Add vehicles | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450 4MATIC | 2018 Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$85,000 | CA$86,440 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 | CA$2,000 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,600/month | CA$1,627/month |
| Awards | Best full-size SUV of 2018 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Full-size SUV |
| Assembly | N/A | Arlington, TX, US |
| Generation | N/A | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | N/A |
| Highway | N/A | N/A |
| Combined | N/A | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 305 g/km | 329 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | optional | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | standard |
| Massage seats | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | optional | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | available | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A | live axle, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/50HR20 | P275/55R20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50HR20 | P275/55R20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 5,179 mm (204″) |
| Width | 1,933 mm (76″) | 2,045 mm (81″) |
| Height | 1,849 mm (73″) | 1,890 mm (74″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm (121″) | 2,946 mm (116″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,674 mm (66″) | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 295 l and 2,299 l | between 430 l and 2,667 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) | 98 l (22 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) | 3,674 kg (8,100 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 6.0 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Reliability | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Average | 73% | 65% |
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