Cadillac Lyriq-V vs Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Lyriq-V
$78,595
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Cadillac Lyriq-V vs Cadillac Escalade. Cadillac Lyriq-V offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Cadillac Lyriq-V
Fuel Economy
Cadillac Lyriq-V
Performance
Cadillac Lyriq-V
Cadillac Escalade
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Model Year
Expert Rating
Cadillac Lyriq-V
$78,595
Rating: 4.8/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Cadillac Lyriq-V |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Lyriq-V | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | — |
| Body Style | Performance Crossover | SUV |
| Current Price | $78,595 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $78,595 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $76,218 | $121,000 |
| Engine | Dual-Motor AWD Performance | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 615 hp (Velocity Max) | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.3 sec (0-60 mph with Launch Control) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 88 MPGe combined | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 285 miles EPA estimated | N/A |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 102 kWh Ultium | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | 190 kW DC Fast Charging (75 miles in 10 min) | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.5 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Blistering 615 hp with Velocity Max; 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds; Stunning V-Series exterior styling; Advanced 33-inch... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Slight range penalty compared to standard Lyriq; Firm ride in aggressive V-Modes; High demand can cause dealership wait... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
