Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Cadillac Escalade
- Length224.4 in – 258.4 in
- Height76.8 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase133.6 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight5,958 lb – 7,229 lb
- Width80.1 in – 96.0 in
- Cadillac Escalade width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 37.5 in shorter (241.4 in vs 203.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 7.5 in narrower (88.0 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.1 in taller (77.5 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 34.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 877 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 5,717 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 34.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 37.5 in shorter (241.4 in vs 203.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 877 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 5,717 lb)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 7.5 in narrower (88.0 in vs 80.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 9.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 37.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is narrower by 7.5 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 203.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 80.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 74.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 116.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 9.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 6,594 lb | 5,717 lb | 877 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.4 in – 258.4 in).
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