BMW X5 M vs Cadillac Escalade IQL (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$850

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

X5 M Competition AWD vs Escalade IQL Luxury AWD
Measure	X5 M	Escalade IQL	Winner
MSRP + destination	$132,450	$133,300	About the same
Horsepower	617 hp	750 hp	Escalade IQL
Torque	553 lb-ft	785 lb-ft	Escalade IQL
MPG or MPGe	15 mpg	N/A	N/A
Energy cost a year	$2,560	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	72.3 cu ft	125.2 cu ft	Escalade IQL
Cargo, seats up	33.9 cu ft	24.2 cu ft	X5 M
Rear legroom	37.4 in	41.4 in	Escalade IQL
Front legroom	39.8 in	45.2 in	Escalade IQL
Length	192.1 in to 194.8 in	228.5 in	N/A
Width	78.7 in	82.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,498 lb	N/A	N/A
Towing	N/A	7,500 lb	N/A
Seats	5	7	Escalade IQL
Ground clearance	8.4 in	6.9 in	X5 M
0-60 mph	3.7 s tested	N/A	N/A
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 IQL Sport AWD $130,905	$95
Escalade IQL Luxury AWD $130,405	X5 M Competition AWD $131,000	$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 IQL wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.