McLaren W1 vs McLaren W1 vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification McLaren W1 McLaren W1 Cadillac Escalade
Brand McLaren McLaren Cadillac
Model W1 W1 Escalade
Year 2026 2026 2026
Type
Body Style Two-Door Coupe Two-Door Coupe SUV

Pricing

Specification McLaren W1 McLaren W1 Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $123,295
MSRP $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $123,295
Dealer Price $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification McLaren W1 McLaren W1 Cadillac Escalade
Engine 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + E-Motor Hybrid 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + E-Motor Hybrid 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 1,258 hp 1,258 hp 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 988 lb-ft 988 lb-ft 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 2.6 seconds (0-60 mph) 2.6 seconds (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 217 mph (electronically limited) 217 mph (electronically limited) 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification McLaren W1 McLaren W1 Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Hybrid / Gasoline Hybrid / Gasoline Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG N/A - Hypercar class N/A - Hypercar class 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 1.6 miles 1.6 miles N/A
Emissions Low-emission hybrid profile Low-emission hybrid profile Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 1.384 kWh 1.384 kWh 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging Plug-in capable for rapid top-off Plug-in capable for rapid top-off N/A

Ratings

Specification McLaren W1 McLaren W1 Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 5.0/10 5.0/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 0 1520
Performance Score 10.0 10.0 9.3
Comfort Score 7.8 7.8 9.9
Safety Score 9.2 9.2 Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 4.5 4.5 7.0
Technology Score 9.8 9.8 9.9
Value Score 9.0 9.0 9.0

Verdict

Specification McLaren W1 McLaren W1 Cadillac Escalade
Pros Breathtaking 1,258 horsepower total output; Advanced Formula 1-derived active aerodynamics; Instantaneous torque respons... Breathtaking 1,258 horsepower total output; Advanced Formula 1-derived active aerodynamics; Instantaneous torque respons... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Extremely limited production run and sold out allocation; Astronomical multi-million-dollar price tag; Minimal cargo spa... Extremely limited production run and sold out allocation; Astronomical multi-million-dollar price tag; Minimal cargo spa... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...