
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has both domestic and foreign rivals.
The Lincoln Navigator is its closest competitor.
It has a richly appointed interior but its tech doesn’t wow like Cadillac’s.
While the Infiniti QX80 has been updated it’s still dated both in its interior and fuel economy ratings.
The BMW X7 is big and sporty by comparison, but it doesn’t have a ton of cargo capacity behind its third row.
The GMC Yukon will compete with the Escalade for some buyers, especially those considering a Denali, though the Caddy still offers more technology and amenities.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a smoother competitor thanks to its unibody structure, and the Land Rover Range Rover balances its luxury with off-road prowess.
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Roomy, comfortable, and loaded with technology, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is a rolling fortress of luxury. |
The 2021 BMW X7 doesn’t compromise roominess, comfort, performance, or price. |
The 2021 Range Rover is a true flagship—not just for its maker, but for SUVs in general. |
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator makes hard work look effortless with its lavish cabin and its twin-turbo V-6. |
The 2020 GMC Yukon is a business-casual blue-collar SUV with truck-like capability, but many crossovers do it better, and cheaper. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport. |
MSRP From | |||||
$76,195 | $74,900 | $92,000 | $76,185 | $50,600 | $75,950 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas V8 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Gas V8 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||||
2WD 4-Door Luxury | xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle | SWB | Standard 4x2 | 2WD 4-Door SLE | GLS 450 4MATIC SUV |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility Vehicle | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4MATIC |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2021 BMW X7 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2021 Land Rover Range Rover | 2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2021 Lincoln Navigator | 2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2020 GMC Yukon | 2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class |