Escalade ESV vs. the Competition
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2013 Cadillac 2013 Lincoln 2013
Escalade ESV Navigator L Mercedes
AWD 4WD GL550 AWD
Performance Specifications
Base Engine 6.2L V-8 5.4L V-8 4.6L V-8
Horsepower @ rpm 403 @ 5,700 310 @ 5100 429 @ 5,250
Torque (lb.-ft.) 417 @ 4,300 365 @ 3600 561 @ 1,800
Std. Transmission 6-spd. auto 6-spd. auto 7-spd. auto
Drivetrain Front engine/ Front engine/ Front engine/
AWD w/open 4WD/active AWD/active
transfer case transfer case transfer case
Suspension, front Short & long arm, Short & long arm, Double wishbone
coil springs coil springs air
Suspension, rear 5-link coils multi-link, 5-link coils
stabilizer bar stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
Steering Type Power Speed-sensitive Speed-sensitive
recirculating ball rack & pinion rack & pinion
GVWR
(kg/lb.) 3,357/7,400 3,606/7,950 3,250/7,165
Payload (kg/lb.)
1
661/1,457 760/1,676 635/1,400
Towing capacity
2
(kg/lb.) 3,538/7,800 3,856/8,500 3,401/7,500
Turning radius
(m/ft.) 5.95/19.5 6.2,20.3 6.05,19.8
Fuel tank
(L//gal.) 117.3/25.8 128.0/28.2 100/21.9
L/100km
(city/hwy) 17/11.4 16.4/11.3 15.7/11.2
mpg
(city/hwy) 17/25 17/25 18/25
Dimensions and Interior Volume in mm/inches unless otherwise indicated
Wheelbase 3,302/130.0 3,023/131.0 3,075/121.1
Curb weight
(kg/lb.) 2,695/5,941 2,832/6,243 2,445/5,390
Exterior length
5,660/2,228 5,672/2,233 5,120/201.6
Exterior body width 2,010/79.1 2,002/78.8 2,141/84.3
Exterior height 1,916/75,4 1,984/78,1 1,850/72.8
Front tread 1,732/68.2 1,702/67.0 1,676/66,0
Rear tread 1,702/67.0 1,707/67.2 1,697/66.8
Front legroom 1,049/41.3 1,044/41.1 1,024/40.3
Rear legroom 1,003/39.5 993/39.1 978/38.5
Third row legroom 888/35,0 958/37.7 889/35.0
Front headroom 1,044/41.1 1,003/39.5 1,047/41.2
Rear headroom 978/38.5 1,008/39.7 1,016/40.0
Third row headroom 967/38.0 952/37.5 988/38.9
Front hiproom 1,636/64.4 1,529/60.2 N/A
Rear hiproom 1,570/61.8 1,521/59.9 N/A
Third row hiproom 1,255/49.4 1,316/51,8 N/A
Front shoulder room 1,658/65.3 1,608/63.3 1,486/58.5
Rear shoulder room 1,657/65.2 1,618/63.7 1,481/58.3
Third row shoulder room 1,643/64.7 1,704/67.1 1,283/50.5
Luggage volume
(L/cu.ft.) 1,297/45,8 1,206/42.6 295/10.4
Luggage vol. max.
(L/cu.ft.) 3,891/137.4 3,630/128.2 2,300/81.0
Passenger volume 5,720/202 4,766/168.3 4,066/143.6
Seating Capacity 7/8 7/8 7
Vehicle Features
In-Vehicle Communications OnStar
3
— mbrace
Remote vehicle start S O —
Locking/limited slip differential S — —
Driver Shift Control S — S
Adaptive Suspension S — S
Magnetic Ride Control O — —
Power Pedals S S —
Cooled front seats S S A
Wheel size choices 18”/22” 20” 21”
Power liftgate S S S
Power tilt down mirrors S — —
Brake assist S — S
Powertrain warranty 72/110,000 72/110,000 48/80,000
Corrosion perforation 72/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
5 Keys to Learning
Comfort and Convenience
— IntelliBeam headlamps, heated steering wheel and
power release 2nd-row seat on all except Base model
— Standard Touch screen DVD-integrated navigation
— Aluminum, wood and leather-trimmed interior
— Tri-zone automatic climate control system
— Bose® 5.1 Digital Surround Sound System
— SiriusXM Radio
TM 4
— Available DVD rear-seat entertainment system
— Remote Vehicle Starter System
— Standard Memory Package includes adjustable pedals,
steering wheel and driver seat (2-position); lumbar
memory for driver and front passenger
— 2nd-row bucket seats or available split bench seat
— 3rd-row 3-passenger removable seat
— Standard heated/cooled front seats, heated 2nd row
seats
— Rear Parking Assist
— Standard Bluetooth
®
for phone and audio
— Standard USBport
Power and Performance
—
403-hp 6.2L VVT V8 engine with Active Fuel Manage-
ment
TM
and FlexFuel
— 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control
— All-wheel drive standard
Ride and Handling
— Road-Sensing suspension
— Automatic rear load leveling
— Available Magnetic Ride Control
— Standard 18-inch and available 22-inch wheels
Quality, Reliability and Durability
— Interior has low gloss surfaces, tight component fits,
damped features and premium materials
— 4-year/80,000-km new vehicle limited warranty
— 6-year/110,000-km powertrain warranty
— Oil life monitor
Safety and Security
— Seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right front pas-
senger for thorax and pelvic protection and head cur-
tain side-impact air bags for all rows with rollover
sensors
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— Side Blind Zone Alert on all except Base
— StabiliTrak® with Proactive Roll Avoidance
— Electronic immobilizer and content theft-deterrent systems
— High Intensity Discharge headlamps with Twilight Sentinel
— Ladder-type frame
— 5-star frontal and side impact crash test rating (NHTSA U.S.)
2013 Escalade ESV
Including Escalade
Quick Facts
• Walkaround Summary
• Competitive Comparison
• 5 Keys to Learning
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