Smart Smart #1 vs Cadillac Escalade
Smart Smart #1
$67,900
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Smart Smart #1 vs Cadillac Escalade. Smart Smart #1 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Smart Smart #1
Fuel Economy
Smart Smart #1
Performance
Smart Smart #1
Cadillac Escalade
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Smart Smart #1
$67,900
Rating: 4.6/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Smart Smart #1 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Smart | Cadillac |
| Model | Smart #1 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | — |
| Body Style | Compact SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $67,900 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $67,900 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $66,500 | $121,000 |
| Engine | Dual Motor AWD | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 428 hp (315 kW) | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 543 lb-ft equivalents / 543 Nm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.9 sec (0-100 km/h) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 18.2 kWh/100km (WLTP) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 400 km WLTP (249 miles) | N/A |
| Emissions | 0 g/km | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 66 kWh | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | 150 kW DC (10-80% in 30 min) | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.0 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Ferocious 3.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration; Dual-motor AWD traction and control; Standard 22 kW AC onboard charger; St... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Reduced driving range compared to standard RWD variants; Firm ride quality due to sports tuning; Higher price premium ov... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
