2020 BMW X7 vs 2020 Cadillac Escalade

2020 BMW X7

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2020 Cadillac Escalade

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X7 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$93,130	$99,600
X7 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	25	$69,225	$73,900
X7 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$86,620	$92,600

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2WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door	14	23	$71,435	$75,195
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury	14	23	$76,755	$80,795
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum	14	23	$87,680	$92,295
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	23	$80,935	$85,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door	14	21	$74,285	$78,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury	14	21	$79,605	$83,795
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Platinum	14	21	$90,530	$95,295
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	21	$83,785	$88,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door	14	23	$74,285	$78,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury	14	23	$79,605	$83,795
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum	14	23	$90,530	$95,295
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	23	$83,785	$88,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door	14	21	$77,135	$81,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury	14	21	$82,455	$86,795
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Platinum	14	21	$93,380	$98,295
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	21	$86,635	$91,195

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$93,130

$71,435

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$99,600

$75,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1660 / month

$1253 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW X7 is the upper-crust seven-seat SUV that finally answers the question: What if I want to spend more for a BMW?

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade is ripe for a redesign, so check out rivals before making a call.

TCC Likes

Beautiful interior
Great standard tech
Comfortable seats everywhere

In-your-face design
V-8 thrust
Comfortable interior

TCC Dislikes

Very expensive
Digital dash isn’t our favorite
Look-at-me grille

Ride not as composed as rivals
Curiously cramped for passengers
So, so thirsty

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

23 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

64.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

42.8

Third Leg Room (in)

33.3

24.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

39.0

Third Head Room (in)

36.6

38.1

Front Leg Room (in)

39.8

45.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

47.9

62.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

60.2

Third Hip Room (in)

49.3

Front Hip Room (in)

60.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

203.3

203.9

Height, Overall (in)

71.1

74.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

122.2

116

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

80.5

Track Width, Front (in)

66.2

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

N/A

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.0

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

N/A

Step Up Height - Side (in)

22.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.1

Side Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.4

94.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.8

15.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.6

51.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13 x 1.2

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 0.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.8

39.0

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.3

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P315/35YR22

P275/55R20

Rear Tire Order Code

QSS

Front Tire Size

P275/40YR22

P275/55R20

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

QSS

Spare Tire Order Code

XCQ

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

N/A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5950

8300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5950

8300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

830

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7319

7100

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2607

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2704

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4300

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 X 9.5

20 x 9.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

22 X 10.5

20 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Order Code

L86

Displacement

4.4 L/268

6.2L/376

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

523 @ 5500

420 @ 5600

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Gas V8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

553 @ 1800

460 @ 4100

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

2.14

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.85

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

4.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

2.98

Trans Order Code

2TB

MF6

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

4.69

Trans Power Take Off

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.69

Clutch Size (in)

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

BMW X7

Cadillac Escalade

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.15

3.23

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Independent

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.15

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

5-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Solid Axle w/Five-Link Location

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.10

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4300

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

1.81

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.41

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4300

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

1.81

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

16.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder-type

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 BMW X7

2020 BMW X7s available; 2021s arriving
Rebates: $1,000 loyalty/conquest rebate
Finance: From 0.9% + APR Credit
Lease: From $869 for 36 months

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2020 Escalade still in stock
$9,500 factory rebate for all buyers
Lease from $789 for 36 months
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