2023 Cadillac Escalade vs 2024 BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$65,200 |
Listings52 | Listings83 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2024 BMW X5 Reviews SummaryOur test vehicle for this review was the X5 xDrive50e, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the X5 midsize SUV, but it’s just one of several X5 models you can buy. The xDrive40i features a satisfying turbocharged six-cylinder engine (with electric assist in the plug-in hybrid), while the M60i features a turbocharged V8 engine. Maximum performance is available in the comically fun X5 M Competition. Drive any of them, though, and it’s easy to understand why the X5 is one of BMW’s best-selling models. Verdict: Newer BMWs are losing what has always made this automaker’s cars and SUVs appealing to people who like to drive. Fortunately, the 2024 BMW X5 hasn’t succumbed to the trend. In xDrive50e specification, it remains a delight to drive while supplying about 63 kilometres of electric-only range before its gasoline-fueled turbo six turns on. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 375 hp I6 |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4919 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height69.1 in |
Length211.9 in | Length194.2 in |
Width81.1 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1054 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $65,200 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Our test vehicle for this review was the X5 xDrive50e, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the X5 midsize SUV, but it’s just one of several X5 models you can buy. The xDrive40i features a satisfying turbocharged six-cylinder engine (with electric assist in the plug-in hybrid), while the M60i features a turbocharged V8 engine. Maximum performance is available in the comically fun X5 M Competition. Drive any of them, though, and it’s easy to understand why the X5 is one of BMW’s best-selling models. Verdict: Newer BMWs are losing what has always made this automaker’s cars and SUVs appealing to people who like to drive. Fortunately, the 2024 BMW X5 hasn’t succumbed to the trend. In xDrive50e specification, it remains a delight to drive while supplying about 63 kilometres of electric-only range before its gasoline-fueled turbo six turns on. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4919 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 69.1 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1054 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | 7200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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