Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Cadillac Escalade
- Length235.5 in – 266.0 in
- Height80.0 in – 80.9 in
- Wheelbase141.6 in – 172.0 in
- Ground clearance10.4 in – 11.2 in
- Curb weight6,231 lb – 7,352 lb
- Width81.8 in – 96.6 in
- Cadillac Escalade width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 46.8 in shorter (250.8 in vs 203.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 8.7 in narrower (89.2 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 6.0 in taller (80.5 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 40.8 in longer wheelbase (156.8 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 1.8 in more ground clearance (10.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,075 lb heavier (6,792 lb vs 5,717 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 40.8 in longer wheelbase (156.8 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 46.8 in shorter (250.8 in vs 203.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 1.8 in more ground clearance (10.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,075 lb heavier (6,792 lb vs 5,717 lb)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 8.7 in narrower (89.2 in vs 80.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 46.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is narrower by 8.7 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.8 in | 203.9 in | 46.8 in |
| Width | 89.2 in | 80.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 80.5 in | 74.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 156.8 in | 116.0 in | 40.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.8 in | 9.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 6,792 lb | 5,717 lb | 1,075 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 235.5 in – 266.0 in).
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