Cadillac Escalade vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$21,660
- Escalade: $21,660 cheaper, 65 hp more.
- EQS SUV: wins no measure.
- Escalade wins 6 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Escalade | EQS SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $83,890 | $105,550 | Escalade |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 355 hp | Escalade |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 16 mpg | N/A | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $2,400 | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 121.0 cu ft | 74.0 cu ft | Escalade |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.5 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft | Escalade |
| Rear legroom | 41.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 40.6 in | Escalade |
| Length | 211.9 in | 201.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 81.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 5,823 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 7,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Escalade |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 7.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s estimate | 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Escalade Luxury RWD $81,895 | EQS SUV EQS 450+ Sedan $104,400 | $22,505 |
| EQS SUV EQS 450+ Sedan $104,400 | Escalade Sport 4WD $99,195 | $5,205 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Escalade | EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $83,890 | $105,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,400 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,400 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $98,290 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Escalade wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Escalade | 21% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Escalade | 15% |
| Space | Escalade | 39% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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