2023 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-
2023 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Overview
If you're in the market for a luxury SUV, you could consider the 2023 Cadillac Escalade or the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Which SUV is right for you? Take a closer look at both vehicles to find out.
Power and Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo engine capable of producing 362 horsepower. While that capability sounds impressive, the Cadillac Escalade features a 6.2-liter V-8 engine generating 420 horsepower. With that much power, the Cadillac Escalade can tow up to 8,200 pounds.
Unfortunately, the towing capacity for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class maxes out at 7,700 pounds. The Cadillac Escalade's engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the GLS-Class gets a nine-speed transmission. The Cadillac Escalade can deliver smoother acceleration with an additional gear to shift through.
Safety Features
No SUV would be complete without safety technology that helps you arrive at every destination confidently. That's why the Cadillac Escalade and the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class feature active braking systems that detect potential collisions and apply the brakes when necessary. Both SUVs also feature parking assistance systems to help you squeeze in and out of tight spaces and lane-keeping assistance to help avoid unintentional drifting.
With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll appreciate teen driver technology that monitors your teen driver and encourages safe driving habits. Plus, the Escalade is available with Cadillac's hands-free driving system, Super Cruise. With the GLS-Class, you won't get teen driver or hands-free driving technologies.
It's easy to see why the 2023 Cadillac Escalade is the superior choice compared to the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Take a test drive in the Cadillac Escalade today.
