Compare 2015 Cadillac Escalade vs 2016 Tesla Model X

2015 Cadillac Escalade
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2WD 4-Door Luxury
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 15 22 $71,966 $76,970
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum 15 22 $83,472 $89,275
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium 15 22 $76,174 $81,470
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury 15 21 $74,397 $79,570
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Platinum 15 21 $85,903 $91,875
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium 15 21 $78,605 $84,070
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Standard 15 21 $70,657 $75,570
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Standard 15 22 $71,031 $75,970
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AWD 4-Door 60D
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Model X AWD 4-Door 60D N/A N/A N/A $74,000
Model X AWD 4-Door 70D N/A N/A N/A $80,000
Model X AWD 4-Door 75D N/A N/A N/A $85,500
Model X AWD 4-Door 90D N/A N/A N/A $95,500
Model X AWD 4-Door P100D N/A N/A N/A $135,500
Model X AWD 4-Door P90D N/A N/A N/A $115,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$71,966
N/A
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$76,970
$74,000
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1283 / month
$1233 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade promises--and delivers--more of everything a full-size luxury SUV buyer could want. The 2016 Tesla Model X is unique, the sole all-electric SUV, even if its interior flexibility isn't what some buyers may expect from a utility vehicle.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 0 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 0 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate -
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
24.80 NA
Second Head Room (in)
38.70 40.9
Third Hip Room (in)
49.30 NA
Second Shoulder Room (in)
64.40 56.8
Front Leg Room (in)
45.30 41.2
Third Head Room (in)
38.10 NA
Front Hip Room (in)
60.90 55.6
Third Shoulder Room (in)
62.60 NA
Second Leg Room (in)
39.00 38.4
Front Head Room (in)
42.80 41.7
Second Hip Room (in)
60.20 59
Front Shoulder Room (in)
64.90 60.7
Passenger Capacity
7 5
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.0 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
80.50 78.7
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 -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
203.90 -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.0 -
Height, Overall (in)
74.40 66
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
N/A -
Wheelbase (in)
116.00 116.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.3
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
51.6 12.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
94.2 87.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.2 12.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 x 0.8 14.4
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 14
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 -
Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA -
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3.4 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.3 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.7
Tires
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A -
Front Tire Size
P285/45R22 P265/45VR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 NA
Front Tire Order Code
QST NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A -
Spare Tire Order Code
RC4 NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A -
Rear Tire Size
P285/45R22 P275/45VR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A -
Rear Tire Order Code
QST NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
830 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8300 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 5000
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3550 3792
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2810 -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3250 3241
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2717 -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000 -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
22 x 9.0 20 X 10
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
22 x 9.0 20 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.7 -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 -
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
460 @ 4100 -
Engine Order Code
L86 NA
Displacement
6.2L/376 -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
420 @ 5600 518
Engine Type
Gas V8 Electric
Fuel System
Direct Gasoline Injection -
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 -
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
- 94
Battery Range (mi)
- 200
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
- 91
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
- 93
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.08 -
Trans Type
8 1
Trans PTO Access
NA No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.27 -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.82 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.97 -
Trans Order Code
M5U NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65 -
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No
Trans Power Take Off
NA -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.69 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Transfer Case Model
NA None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.56 8.28
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade Tesla Model X
Body Code
NA S
Suspension
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42 9.73
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81 -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925 -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 9.73
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81 -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder-type -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.3 -
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA -
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
-

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