Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Cadillac Escalade
Brand Mercedes-Benz Cadillac
Model EQS SUV Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Ev
Body Style Full-Size 3-Row Electric Luxury SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $128,350 $123,295
MSRP $128,350 $123,295
Dealer Price $124,900 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Cadillac Escalade
Engine Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 536 hp 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 633 lb-ft 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 4.5 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 130 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 317 miles EPA Range (Est. 79 MPGe Combined) 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 317 miles N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 118.0 kWh Lithium-ion 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 200 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in 31 mins) N/A

Ratings

Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 98 1520
Performance Score 9.1 9.3
Comfort Score 9.9 9.9
Safety Score 9.7 Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 8.6 7.0
Technology Score 9.9 9.9
Value Score 8.2 9.0

Verdict

Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Cadillac Escalade
Pros Effortless, whisper-quiet performance with 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of instant torque; Standard 10-degree rear-axle steering... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Smooth aerodynamic exterior design can appear bulbous from certain rear angles; High starting price tag ($128,350 MSRP);... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...