Li Auto L9 vs Cadillac Escalade
Li Auto L9
$58,000
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Li Auto L9 vs Cadillac Escalade. Li Auto L9 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Li Auto L9
Fuel Economy
Li Auto L9
Performance
Li Auto L9
Cadillac Escalade
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Li Auto L9
$58,000
Rating: 4.8/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Li Auto L9 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Li Auto | Cadillac |
| Model | L9 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Full-Size Luxury SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $58,000 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $58,000 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $56,000 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo I4 Range Extender + Dual Electric Motors | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 440 hp (330 kW) | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3 sec (0-100 km/h) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Range-Extended Electric (EREV) | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 1315 km comprehensive CLTC range | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 280 km CLTC Pure Electric | N/A |
| Emissions | Low emission EREV | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 52.3 kWh | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | DC Fast Charging & Fuel Refueling | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 380 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.5 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Extensive combined driving range over 1,300 km; Opulent 6-seater layout with massage and heating across rows; Advanced d... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Large physical footprint can be challenging in tight parking spaces; Brand availability primarily concentrated in select... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
