BMW i5 Touring vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification BMW i5 Touring Cadillac Escalade
Brand BMW Cadillac
Model i5 Touring Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Ev
Body Style Estate / Wagon SUV

Pricing

Specification BMW i5 Touring Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $67,000 $123,295
MSRP $67,000 $123,295
Dealer Price $65,500 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification BMW i5 Touring Cadillac Escalade
Engine Single Motor eDrive40 / Dual Motor M60 xDrive 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower Up to 593 hp (M60 xDrive) 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque Up to 586 lb-ft (M60 xDrive) 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 3.9 seconds (0-60 mph for M60 xDrive) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 143 mph (electronically limited) 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification BMW i5 Touring Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG N/A - Fully Electric 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) Up to 348 miles (WLTP, eDrive40 variant) N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 81.2 kWh usable 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 205 kW DC Fast Charging N/A

Ratings

Specification BMW i5 Touring Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.8/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 1520
Performance Score 9.2 9.3
Comfort Score 9.5 9.9
Safety Score Active Guard and collision warning Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 9.0 7.0
Technology Score 9.5 9.9
Value Score 8.8 9.0

Verdict

Specification BMW i5 Touring Cadillac Escalade
Pros Extensive cargo capacity and practical estate layout; Smooth ride comfort with standard air suspension; Cutting-edge BMW... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons High purchase price typical of luxury EVs; Substantial physical footprint can feel large in tight European city streets 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...