Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs Cadillac XT5
Overview | |
Years produced2006-2016 | Years produced2017-Present |
MSRP$64,550 | MSRP$44,195 |
Listings123 | Listings412 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 240 hp V6 Diesel | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower240 hp @ 3600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 240 hp V6 Diesel | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque455 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower240 hp @ 3600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5467 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height72.8 in | Height66.1 in |
Length201.6 in | Length189.6 in |
Width84.3 in | Width74.9 in |
Wheelbase121.1 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1698 lbs | Maximum Payload2086 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2006-2016 | 2017-Present |
MSRP | $64,550 | $44,195 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 240 hp V6 Diesel | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 240 hp @ 3600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 240 hp V6 Diesel | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 455 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 240 hp @ 3600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5467 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 74.9 in |
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1698 lbs | 2086 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | 1000 lbs |

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