2022 BMW X3 vs 2023 Cadillac Escalade
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MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$79,295 |
Listings153 | Listings29 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2022 BMW X3 Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | |
2023 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight5635 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height76.7 in |
Length185.9 in | Length211.9 in |
Width84.2 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,700 | $79,295 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 5635 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 1636 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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