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2026 Cadillac Escalade vs 2026 BMW X3

2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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2026 Cadillac Escalade
2026 Cadillac Escalade
$91,100MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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2026 Cadillac Escalade
$91,100MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$51,300

MSRP

$91,100

Listings

393

Listings

168

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

2026 BMW X3 Reviews Summary

BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside.

Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money.

2026 Cadillac Escalade Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

6.2L 420 hp V8

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

15

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

19
2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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2026 Cadillac Escalade
2026 Cadillac Escalade
$91,100MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Cadillac Escalade
$91,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$51,300
$91,100
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

Summary

BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside.

Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
6.2L 420 hp V8
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
8
Horsepower
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
27
15
MPG Highway
33
19
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