Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe AMG GLE 53 2021 - vs - Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 2021

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Average Price: 
$
76,500
Updated: 
24 Jul 2020
$
91,595
Updated: 
19 Aug 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.50gals
28.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#0A0E11
Polar White
#EDEDEF
Obsidian Black metallic
#383435
Iridium Silver metallic
#8E8F91
Mojave Silver metallic
#7C7C7C
Lunar Blue metallic
#3F4962
Brilliant Blue metallic
#345FA6
Emerald Green metallic
#4F6763
Selenite Grey metallic
#84898D
designo® Cardinal Red metallic
#912024
Diamond White metallic
#EBEAE8
Color: 
Black Raven
#000000
Satin Steel Metallic
#B2BBC1
Crystal White Tricoat
#DDE0DB
Dark Moon Metallic
#11345E
Sandstone Metallic
#CBC5BE
InfraRed Tintcoat
#802F38
Shadow Metallic
#616C76
Dark Mocha Metallic
#878278

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Refined and silky inline-six,
punchy acceleration,
modern and high-budget interior.

Cons
Opting for the coupe version costs $4150 and reduces practicality,
optional extras can bring the total to more than six figures,
BMW offers a twin-turbo V-8 at this price point.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fully redesigned for 2021.AMG GLE 53 makes 429 hp from a turbo inline six-cylinder.AMG GLE 63 S cranks out 603 hp from a twin-turbo V8.EQ Boost adds up to 21 hp and 184 lb-ft.

Pros
Premium-feeling well-trimmed interior
Many standard safety and technology features
Effortless acceleration from either engine

Cons
Roofline compromises backseat headroom
Cargo space is similar to a compact SUV's
Only two trim levels available
On-road performance abilities limit off-road capability

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Super smooth inline-six
Stunning interior
Capable handling
Good list of standard options
Improved styling over previous generation

Cons
It can get expensive when you add options
Limited practicality compared to GLE SUV
Fuel consumption suffers under hard driving

By: 
carbuzz.com

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade is ripe for a redesign, so check out rivals before making a call.

Pros
In-your-face design
V-8 thrust
Comfortable interior
Good towing ability

Cons
Ride not as composed as rivals
Curiously cramped for passengers
So, so thirsty
Too in-your-face for most

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fully redesigned for 2021.More interior space, especially for rear passengers.New driver aids, including Cadillac's Super Cruise.

Pros
An extensive suite of standard and optional driver safety aids
Optional diesel engine a class-exclusive
Significantly more interior space than outgoing model
New interior design is among best in the class

Cons
Lacks off-road prowess of some rivals
Large footprint makes it difficult to park

By: 
edmunds.com

From its massive displays to its independent rear suspension, Cadillac's redesigned Escalade is a supersized icon of luxurious extravagance.

Pros
All the tech bits GM offers,
lovely interior,
status ensured.

Cons
Look-at-me styling,
overly aggressive stability control,
a loaded Suburban or Yukon XL is a far better deal.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
6.20L
Torque: 
384ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
429hp
at 6 100rpm
420hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
overhead valves (OHV)
Turning Circle: 
39.40Feet
43.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Rack-and-pinion with speed-dependent electromechanical power assist Steering
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Automatic Parking Assist
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Hands-Free Calling*
Roadside Assistance*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Sun Sensor
Keyless Ignition
Heated Steering Wheel
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.40in
227.00in
Width: 
79.40in
81.10in
Height: 
70.20in
76.40in
Front Track: 
66.20in
Wheel Base: 
117.90in
134.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
44.50in
Rear leg room: 
41.70in
Front Hip Room: 
61.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
65.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
61.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
64.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
23.00cu.ft
142.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
41.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5254.00lbs
5993.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Heated Mirrors
Heated mirrors
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leatherette
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining rear seats
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Folding center armrest
Folding rear seatback
Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Self-leveling AMG RIDE CONTROL+ based on AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System Plus (ADS Plus)
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three Zone Climate Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
590 Watts Stereo Output
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
2 Subwoofer(S)
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
13 Total Speakers
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
USB connection
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
19 total speakers
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
AKG Premium Brand Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 X 11.0 In.
22 In.
Wheels more: 
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Painted/Polished Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
315.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Emergency Service*
Post-collision safety system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
LED headlamp
Pre-Collision Safety System
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages: 
Warmth And Comfort Package
AMG® DYNAMIC PLUS Package
Air Balance Package
AMG® Night Package
Acoustic Comfort Package
ENERGIZING Package Plus
Driver Assistance Package PLUS
Onyx Package
Driver Assist Tech Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch (Class III)
AMG® Performance Exhaust System
Illuminated Running Boards
22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
Soft Close Doors
Heated Windshield Washer System
Illuminated Star
Wheel Locking Bolts
21" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents
22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Wheels
Surround View System
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
AMG® High-Performance Braking System W/Silver Calipers
Body-Color Painted Splash Guards
Black Front License Plate Bracket
Wheel Locks
Rear Bumper Protector
22" 12-Spoke Chrome Alloy Wheels
Gloss Black Escalade Nameplate
Cadillac Crest Puddle Lamps
22" Multi-Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels W/Dark Android Gloss Finish
22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
Monochromatic Cadillac Emblem
Power-Retractable Assist Steps W/Perimeter Lighting
Interior Options: 
MBUX Interior Assistant
4-Zone Climate Control
Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Speed Limit Assist
Red Seat Belts
Multicontour Front Seats W/Massage
Heated 2nd Row Seats
Black DINAMICA Headliner
Heated And Cooled Front Cup Holders
Ventilated Front Seats
AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In DINAMICA
Rapid Heating Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Black Seat Belts
MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation
Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash And Door Trim
AMG® Head-Up Display
AMG® DRIVE UNIT
AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Nappa/DINAMICA
Super Cruise
Premium Carpeted Floor Mats
Reflective Front Window Shade
AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker System
Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats W/Power Release
All-Weather Floor Mats
Interior Protection Package
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Bluetooth Headphones By AKG
All-Weather Integrated Cargo Liner
Vertical Cargo Net
All-Weather Floor Liner
Rear Cargo Shade

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Tatufo Brown/Black, premium leather
#756C6C
Classic Red/Black, premium leather
#932216
Black,Exclusive, premium leather
#08090E
Classic Red/Black Exclusive, premium leather
#932216
Tatufo Brown/Black Exclusive, premium leather
#756C6C
Black, premium leather
#08090E
Black,Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching premium leather
#08090E
Black w/Red Top Stitching, leatherette
#08090E
Color: 
Jet Black, leather
#0B0B0B
Brandy w/Very Dark Atmosphere Accents, leather
#674428
Whisper Beige w/Jet Black Accents, leather
#B5A58D