2022 Cadillac Escalade 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- Luxury 4WD, 420 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 49% of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: top 24% of 164 SUVs (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,823 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $80,795 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,823 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $89,595 |
| Sport 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,823 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $92,595 |
| Prem Luxury Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,823 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $107,095 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $107,095 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,823 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.0 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $107,095 |
| Luxury RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $77,795 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $86,595 |
| Sport RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $89,595 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $104,095 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $104,095 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 420 hp | Luxury RWD | $77,795 | Base | $2,400 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 11 | Luxury RWD | $77,795 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Luxury RWD: 420 hp, 16 mpg, $77,795. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring AWD | 494 hp | 23 mpg | $68,680 | N/A |
| BMW X3 M | AWD | 473 hp | 17 mpg | $70,100 | 3.7 s |
| Ford Expedition | Timberline 4WD | 440 hp | 17 mpg | $70,450 | 5.1 s |
| Volvo XC90 | T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD | 455 hp | 26 mpg | $71,500 | N/A |
| BMW X4 M | AWD | 473 hp | 17 mpg | $73,600 | 3.7 s |
| Lincoln Navigator | Standard 4x2 | 440 hp | 19 mpg | $77,635 | 5.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 15.
Escalade by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2022 Cadillac Escalade | 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Luxury 4WD | High Country 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,823 lb | 5,553 lb |
| hp per ton | 144 | 151 |
| lb per hp | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| MSRP | $80,795 | $75,600 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree