Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Cadillac Escalade
- Length225.0 in – 259.1 in
- Height77.4 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase133.7 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance9.6 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight5,775 lb – 7,111 lb
- Width80.0 in – 95.9 in
- Cadillac Escalade width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 39.6 in shorter (242.1 in vs 202.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.8 in taller (77.7 in vs 75.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 34.7 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 852 lb heavier (6,443 lb vs 5,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 34.7 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 39.6 in shorter (242.1 in vs 202.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 852 lb heavier (6,443 lb vs 5,591 lb)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.8 in taller (77.7 in vs 75.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 39.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is narrower by 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 242.1 in | 202.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 77.7 in | 75.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.7 in | 116.0 in | 34.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,443 lb | 5,591 lb | 852 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 225.0 in – 259.1 in).
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