BMW 5 Series vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification BMW 5 Series Cadillac Escalade
Brand BMW Cadillac
Model 5 Series Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style Mid-Size Executive Luxury Sedan SUV

Pricing

Specification BMW 5 Series Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $66,500 $123,295
MSRP $66,500 $123,295
Dealer Price $64,900 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification BMW 5 Series Cadillac Escalade
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 299 hp 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 332 lb-ft 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 5.6 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 143 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification BMW 5 Series Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Plug-in Hybrid (Gasoline / Electric) Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG Est. 68 MPGe / 30 MPG Combined (Gas) 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 35 - 40 miles EPA Est. N/A
Emissions Low Emissions Vehicle (PHEV) Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 19.4 kWh Lithium-ion 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 7.4 kW AC Charging (3 hours full charge) N/A

Ratings

Specification BMW 5 Series Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 92 1520
Performance Score 8.7 9.3
Comfort Score 9.5 9.9
Safety Score Highway Assistant with Active Lane Change by Eye Activation Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 9.2 7.0
Technology Score 9.8 9.9
Value Score 8.8 9.0

Verdict

Specification BMW 5 Series Cadillac Escalade
Pros Smooth integration of 2.0L turbo engine and electric motor delivering 299 hp; Usable electric-only driving range covers... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons PHEV battery marginally reduces rear trunk cargo space compared to standard 530i; Touch-focused HVAC controls require sc... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...