Cadillac Escalade ESV vs BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$59,400 |
Listings149 | Listings910 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe BMW X5 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. In 2020, high-performance models were added to the mix and for 2021, the SUV’s second-generation plug-in hybrid variant joins the family. All feature similar body design and utility, including a large cargo area. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight4828 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height68.7 in |
Length227.0 in | Length194.3 in |
Width81.1 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload974 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7209 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $59,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The BMW X5 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. In 2020, high-performance models were added to the mix and for 2021, the SUV’s second-generation plug-in hybrid variant joins the family. All feature similar body design and utility, including a large cargo area. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 4828 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 68.7 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 974 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 7209 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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