2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- Premium Luxury 4WD, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 50% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 3% of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,993 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $94,095 |
| Sport 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,993 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $97,095 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,993 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $111,595 |
| Luxury RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,785 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $82,295 |
| Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $85,295 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $91,095 |
| Sport RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $94,095 |
| 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 | $108,595 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $108,595 |
| Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,993 lb | 140 | 14.3 | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $111,595 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $111,595 |
| V-Series AWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 682 hp | 653 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $152,195 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 420 hp | Luxury RWD | $82,295 | Base | $2,400 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 682 hp | V-Series AWD | $152,195 | +$69,900 | $2,954 | +$554 |
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 | 12 | Luxury RWD | $82,295 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Luxury RWD: 420 hp, 16 mpg, $82,295. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring AWD | 494 hp | 23 mpg | $70,190 | N/A |
| Ford Expedition | Timberline 4WD | 440 hp | 17 mpg | $72,000 | 5.4 s |
| Toyota Sequoia | Platinum RWD | 437 hp | 22 mpg | $72,465 | 6.0 s |
| BMW X3 M | AWD | 473 hp | 17 mpg | $74,400 | 3.9 s |
| BMW X4 M | AWD | 473 hp | 17 mpg | $77,900 | 3.9 s |
| Lincoln Navigator | Standard 4x2 | 440 hp | 19 mpg | $79,725 | 5.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 14.
Escalade ESV by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS: 0.7 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium Luxury 4WD | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 483 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,993 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 140 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 14.3 | N/A |
| MSRP | $94,095 | $105,000 |
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