BMW X5 M vs Cadillac Escalade IQ (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,150

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

X5 M Competition AWD vs Escalade IQ Luxury AWD
Measure	X5 M	Escalade IQ	Winner
MSRP + destination	$132,450	$130,300	About the same
Horsepower	617 hp	750 hp	Escalade IQ
Torque	553 lb-ft	785 lb-ft	Escalade IQ
MPG or MPGe	15 mpg	N/A	N/A
Energy cost a year	$2,560	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	465 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	72.3 cu ft	119.1 cu ft	Escalade IQ
Cargo, seats up	33.9 cu ft	23.6 cu ft	X5 M
Rear legroom	37.4 in	41.3 in	Escalade IQ
Front legroom	39.8 in	45.2 in	Escalade IQ
Length	192.1 in to 194.8 in	224.3 in	N/A
Width	78.7 in	82.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,498 lb	9,050 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	8,000 lb	N/A
Seats	5	7	Escalade IQ
Ground clearance	8.4 in	6.9 in	X5 M
0-60 mph	3.7 s tested	5.1 s estimate	X5 M
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
X5 M Competition AWD $131,000	Escalade IQ Sport AWD $127,905	$3,095
Escalade IQ Luxury AWD $127,405	X5 M Competition AWD $131,000	$3,595

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escalade IQ wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.