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They say that bigger is better, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. These hulking luxury SUVs offer streamlined power and a cavernous interior for all you need to bring along for the ride in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, or Charleston, SC.
How do they compare? That’s what our team here at Mercedes-Benz of Hilton Head is going to find out. It’s the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac Escalade. Let’s see which one comes out on top!
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Driving a luxury SUV comes with certain expectations that become evident as soon as you enter the cabin. Both models offer lush interiors that provide a comfortable ride for you and everyone on board.
Inside these luxury SUVs, there’s seating for seven passengers across three rows. So, go ahead, invite the whole family along. The folks in the second row will thank you for choosing the 2023 GLS since it provides 40.2 inches of second-row headroom to stretch out in. Meanwhile, the Escalade only provides 38.9 inches of headroom in the second row.
Since your passengers may also bring along some gear, you’ll want to be sure your vehicle can accommodate it. Behind the second row of the 2023 GLS, you’ll enjoy 84.7 cubic feet of cargo volume. Meanwhile, the Escalade provides just 72.9 cubic feet, so you may have to leave some items behind.
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:
Both models offer massaging front seats, but those in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS provide a true spa-like experience. The available massaging seats in the Cadillac Escalade only offer a lumbar massage, while those in the 2023 GLS can loosen the muscles in your back, shoulders, and even strengthen your legs.
Of course, no features are more important than those that help protect you and your passengers. Fortunately, the engineers at Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac are as interested in your safety as you are.
Cavernous luxury SUVs like the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Cadillac Escalade should be nothing short of a safe haven. That’s why both models offer a bevy of standard and available safety features to provide more peace of mind. They have several similar safety features, such as:
If you’re feeling drowsy or get distracted behind the wheel, only the 2023 GLS will remind you to refocus or take a break. It’s all thanks to the standard ATTENTION ASSIST®, a feature that will automatically alert you with both visual and audible warnings if it detects any signs of fatigue or inattention. It’s also a feature you won’t find with the Escalade.
What if you had an SUV that jumped into action to protect you when a collision is imminent? The 2023 GLS will do exactly that with standard PRESAFE®. This system will automatically tighten the seat belts, adjust the front-passenger seat, and close the windows to better prepare the vehicle moments before impact.
A vehicle is only as good as its ability to take you reliably from Point A to Point B. As luxury vehicles, the 2023 GLS and the Escalade have the performance factor in spades.
Both models bring a potent level of power to your daily drive, but you’ll have more confidence on slick streets with the 4MATIC® fully variable all-wheel drive system, standard with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Cadillac Escalade offers a 4-wheel drive system that boasts similar capability.
These full-size SUVs are also quite efficient, but if you’re looking to make the most out of every trip to the pump, the 2023 GLS is the better choice for you. It offers an EPA-estimated 18 city/23 highway MPG.* The Escalade can only manage an EPA-estimated 14 city/18 highway MPG.
The adaptive air suspension, available with both models, lets you feel like you’re gliding on the wind—minus all the turbulence. They even let you adjust the ride height for added ground clearance or more aerodynamic efficiency.
Both the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Cadillac Escalade have a cavernous amount of space to fit everything life throws your way. The 2023 GLS, however, has the advantage of standard all-wheel drive, better fuel economy, and additional smart safety features—just what you need on the streets of Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Charleston, SC.
Schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Hilton Head to meet the superior SUV today!
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*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.
