BMW iX vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification BMW iX Cadillac Escalade
Brand BMW Cadillac
Model iX Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Ev
Body Style SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification BMW iX Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $88,500 $123,295
MSRP $88,500 $123,295
Dealer Price $85,900 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification BMW iX Cadillac Escalade
Engine Dual Current-Excited Synchronous Electric Motors 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 536 hp (402 hp xDrive45 / 650 hp M70 xDrive) 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 564 lb-ft (516 lb-ft xDrive45 / 811 lb-ft M70 xDrive) 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 4.4 sec (0-60 mph xDrive60 / 3.6 sec M70 xDrive) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 124 mph (155 mph M70 xDrive) 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification BMW iX Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 86 MPGe combined (83 City / 88 Hwy) 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 340 miles EPA (xDrive60) / up to 364 miles N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 113.4 kWh Ultium-Class Lithium-ion 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 195 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~35 min) N/A

Ratings

Specification BMW iX Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 1120 1520
Performance Score 9.3 9.3
Comfort Score 9.7 9.9
Safety Score BMW Active Driving Assistant Pro Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 9.1 7.0
Technology Score Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor inverters 9.9
Value Score 8.7 9.0

Verdict

Specification BMW iX Cadillac Escalade
Pros Effortless, rapid acceleration (0-60 mph in 4.4s on xDrive60 / 3.6s on M70); Impressive real-world driving range of up t... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Exterior front kidney grille styling remains polarizing for traditional buyers; No front trunk (frunk) storage compartme... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...