Cadillac RV Apollo vs Hermes
Both sit in the Cadillac RV on-road line-up. On the numbers, the Apollo costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Apollo
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $74,990
Hermes
No clear spec advantage on price or weight - see the full table below.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Apollo | Hermes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $69,990 | $74,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $4,800 over seven years | about $5,100 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,200 kg | 3,200 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,550 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 650 kg | 650 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 180 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Travel length | 8.9 m | 9.08 m |
| Travel height | 3.05 m | 3.05 m |
| Width | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 2 m | 2 m |
| Fresh water | 220 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | 110 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 250 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | 230 Ah | 460 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
| Construction | Composite | Composite |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row.A dash means that figure isn't shown, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Two people buy the same van at the same price. One gets a loan rate 2% higher than the other.
Over seven years, the one with the higher rate pays about $4,800 more on the Apollo and about $5,100 more on the Hermes.
Different lenders will offer you different rates.
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Example figures: 20% deposit, seven years, change them in the calculator.
Verified features
These are the features we have confirmed from the published specs.A feature missing from one list has not been verified for that van, which is not the same as the van going without it.
Apollo
- Air conditioning
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Hermes
- Air conditioning
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Not sure either fits your car?
Check whether your vehicle can legally tow either van - ball weight, GCM and payload headroom - or take the 2-minute quiz to shortlist by how you camp.
Cadillac RV Apollo vs Hermes: common questions
What is the difference between the Apollo and the Hermes from Cadillac RV?
Both are on-road vans in the same Cadillac RV line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Cadillac RV publishes, the Apollo starts at $69,990 and the Hermes at $74,990, both are rated to the same 3,200 kg ATM and solar is 250 W against 1,000 W. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and a gap stays a dash rather than a guess. Floorplan choice within each range changes the layout and the sleeping capacity, so confirm the exact build against the compliance plate before you commit.
Is the Apollo or the Hermes cheaper?
The Apollo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $74,990 for the Hermes. Both are published "from" prices - options and on-road costs move the final figure, so confirm the drive-away price with the dealer.
How many people can the Apollo and Hermes sleep?
The Apollo sleeps 2-4 and the Hermes sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.