Ram 2500 vs Cadillac Escalade
Ram 2500
$69,499 – $70,500
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Ram 2500 vs Cadillac Escalade. Ram 2500 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Ram 2500
Fuel Economy
Cadillac Escalade
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Ram 2500
$69,499 – $70,500
Rating: 4.6/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Ram 2500 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ram | Cadillac |
| Model | 2500 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Truck | — |
| Body Style | Heavy Duty Pickup | SUV |
| Current Price | $69,499 – $70,500 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $70,500 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $67,999 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 / 6.4L HEMI V8 | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 370 hp (Diesel) / 410 hp (GAS) | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 850 lb-ft (Diesel) / 429 lb-ft (GAS) | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | approx. 7.5 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 106 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | Not EPA Rated (Heavy Duty Class) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | N/A | N/A |
| Emissions | Compliant with Heavy-Duty EPA Standards | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | Dual 730-Amp Maintenance-Free Batteries | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 8.8 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Massive towing and payload capabilities; Legendary 6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel torque; Advanced off-road suspension with B... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Large footprint makes parking tight spaces challenging; Heavy-duty fuel economy not rated by EPA; High starting price po... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
