Escalade vs. the Competition
BOLD denotes a Cadillac advantage.
2010 Cadillac 2010 2010
Escalade Lincoln Mercedes
Navigator 4WD GL450 AWD
Performance Specifications
Base Engine 6.2L V-8 5.4L V-8 4.6L V-8
Horsepower @ rpm 403 @ 5,700 310 @ 5100 335 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft.) 417 @ 4,300 365 @ 3600 339 @ 2 700
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
torsion bar air 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.) 3,221/7,101 3,538/7,800 3,150/6,945
Payload (kg/lb.)1612/1,349 783/1,726 576/1,270
Towing capacity2(kg/lb.) 3,674/8,100 3,765/8,300 3,402/7,500
Turning radius (m/ft.) 5.95/19.5 6.2,20.3 6.05,19.8
Fuel tank (L//gal.) 98/21.6 106/23.3 100/21.9
Drag coefficient 0.36 0.41 0.38
Dimensions and Interior Volume in mm/inches unless otherwise indicated
Wheelbase 2,946/116.0 3,023/119.0 3,075/121.1
Curb weight (kg/lb.) 2,609/5,752 2,723/6,003 2,395/5,280
Exterior length 5,144/202.5 5,293/208.4 5,088/200.3
Exterior body width 2,007/79.0 2,002/78.8 1,920/75.6
Exterior height 1,887/74.3 1,989/78.3 1,840/72.4
Front tread 1,732/68.2 1,702/67.0 1,651/65.0
Rear tread 1,702/67.0 1,707/67.2 1,654/65.1
Front legroom 1,049/41.3 1,044/41.1 1,024/40.3
Rear legroom 991/39.0 993/39.1 1,003/39.5
Third row legroom 650/25.6 958/37.7 869/34.2
Front headroom 1,024/40.3 1,003/39.5 1,019/40.1
Rear headroom 996/39.2 1,008/39.7 1,031/40.6
Third row headroom 963/37.9 953/37.5 970/38.2
Front hiproom 1,636/64.4 1,529/60.2 1,419/55.9
Rear hiproom 1,539/60.6 1,521/59.9 1,424/56.0
Third row hiproom 1,539/60.6 1,273/50.1 NA/NA
Front shoulder room 1,659/65.3 1,608/63.3 1,482/58.3
Rear shoulder room 1,656/65.2 1,618/63.7 1,495/58.9
Third row shoulder room 1,567/61.7 1,318/51.9 1,282/50.5
Luggage volume (L/cu.ft.) 479/16.9 518/18.3 200/81
Luggage volume max. (L/cu.ft.) 3,084/108.9 2,925/103.3 2,300/81.0
Passenger volume 4,871/172.0 4,465/158 4,049/158
Seating Capacity 7/8 7/8 7
Vehicle Features
In-Vehicle Communications OnStar NA Tele Aid
Remote vehicle start Std. NA NA
Locking/limited slip differential Std. NA Opt.
Driver Shift Control Std. NA Std.
Adaptive Suspension
Std. NA Opt.
Ride Control Opt. NA Opt.
Heated 2nd row seats Std. Std. Opt.
Blind spot sensor Opt. NA NA
Navigation sytem3Std. Opt. Std.
Power Pedals Std. Std. NA
Wheel size choices 18”/22” 20” 20”
Power liftgate Std. Std. Opt.
Power tilt down mirrors S NA NA
Heavy Duty Battery S NA NA
Powertrain limited Warranty 60/160,000 72/110,000 48/80,000
1 When properly equipped.
2 When properly equipped. Maximum trailer ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle, plus driver.
5 Keys to Learning
Comfort and Convenience
– Available IntelliBeam headlamps
– Available power release 2nd-row seat
– 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
– XM Satellite Radio
– Available DVD rear-seat entertainment system
– Remote Vehicle Starter System
– 2nd-row bucket seats or available split bench seat
– 3rd-row 3-passenger removable seat
– Standard heated/cooled front seats, heated 2nd row seats
– Available heated steering wheel
– Rear Parking Assist
– Standard Bluetooth®for phone
– Standard USB port
Power and Performance
–
403-hp 6.2L VVT V8 engine with Active Fuel ManagementTM 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
– 5-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty
– Oil life monitor
Safety and Security
– Seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right front passenger
for thorax and pelvic protection and head curtain side-impact
air bags for all rows with rollover sensors3
– Available Side Blind Zone Alert
– 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.)
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Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with airbags. Children are safer when properly secured in a
rear seat. Front-seat side-impact airbags help reduce the risk of certain injuries to front-seat occupants in side im-
pacts. See Owner Manual for more safety information.
2010 Escalade
Quick Facts
• Walkaround Summary
• Competitive Comparison
• 5 Keys to Learning
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