Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 126.6 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 198.9 in | 203.0 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 75.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 74.2 in | 65.4 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5537 lb. | 4829 lb. | 708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 60.3 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 0.0 in | 61.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 59.6 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 0.0 in | 61.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.2 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 64.4 in | 52.8 in | 11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.3 in | 32.4 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 107.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.6 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |