2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Cadillac Escalade

When it comes to extravagant luxury SUVs, bigger is always better. That's certainly the case for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Cadillac Escalade. These colossal, 3-row luxury SUVs come with all the bells and whistles needed to take your rides through Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo, TX, to new heights.

Our team at Mercedes-Benz of Midland knows that only one of these vehicles is going to make it into your driveway. Which one will it be? Let's find out!

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS

vs

Cadillac Escalade

7 passengers

Seating Capacity

7 passengers

40.2 inches

Second-Row Headroom

38.9 inches

Standard

PRESAFE®

Not Available

EPA-estimated 18 city/24 highway MPG1

MPG Rating

EPA-estimated 14 city/19 highway MPG

Inspiring Confidence

Whether you're flying solo or have all three rows filled with friends and family, it's important to hit the road with confidence. That's why both models come equipped with a bevy of pioneering safety features. Drivers who choose the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS, could enjoy available technologies like:

  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Active Emergency Stop Assist                                                              

The Cadillac Escalade offers a litany of similar driver aids, but only the 2022 GLS comes with PRESAFE®. This innovative system can automatically tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows when an imminent collision is detected . In a similar scenario, the Escalade only has a feature that will automatically tighten the seat belts.

Parking these titanic luxury SUVs is as simple as pressing a button. They're both available with Parking Assist. It will automatically search for a suitable spot while you drive at a low speed. Once you confirm, it'll steer the vehicle right into any parallel or perpendicular spot.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Cadillac Escalade: How Big are They on the Inside?

Inside these luxury SUVs, there's seating for seven passengers across three rows, so go ahead, invite the whole family. The folks in the second row will thank you for choosing the 2022 GLS since it provides 40.2 inches of headroom to stretch out in. That's compared to just 38.9 inches of headroom in the second row of the Escalade.

Once everyone settles into the available leather upholstery, they'll be able to unlock the complete comfort of these luxury SUVs. Both models offer the following amenities:

  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Automatic climate control
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Panorama roof

Both SUVs offer massaging front seats, and those in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS offer a spa-like experience. The available massaging seats in the Cadillac Escalade only offer a lumbar massage, while those in the 2022 GLS can loosen the muscles in your back and shoulders and even strengthen your legs.

2022 GLS vs Escalade: How Efficient are They?

Both models boast a powerful performance. When you're looking for the most efficient option, however, you'll need to choose the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS. It offers an EPA-estimated 18 city/24 highway MPG.1 Compare that to the Cadillac Escalade. It's only capable of an EPA-estimated 14 city/19 highway MPG.

You'll be able to take that fuel economy anywhere in the 2022 GLS. It comes standard with 4MATIC® fully variable all-wheel drive. It's ready to take on slick streets and even all-terrain paths with complete confidence. The Cadillac Escalade offers a 4-wheel drive system that boasts similar capability, but it's only available as an add-on option.

The adaptive air suspension, available with both models, helps smooth out the ride over rough surfaces and around tight corners. They can even automatically adjust the ride height for added ground clearance or more aerodynamic efficiency.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Cadillac Escalade: Time to Decide!

These two colossal SUVs met in this battle for the ages. It came down to the wire, and in the end, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS came out on top thanks to its superior fuel economy, comfort, and safety.

When you're ready to take the victorious SUV to the streets of Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo, Texas, schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Midland.

 

 

 

1 EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.

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