The 2016 Tesla Model X nominally competes with large luxury SUVs from not only Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, but also Range Rover, Porsche, and even Bentley.
It doesn't have the off-road capability or cargo flexibility that some of them offer, but its mix of smoothness, performance, and energy efficiency is unparalleled.
The Land Rover Range Rover can go places the Tesla can't, although even its new diesel option can't compete on efficiency.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class will seat seven far more comfortably, and its cargo area has acres of room.
The Porsche Cayenne has the performance chops, but only five seats, and even its plug-in hybrid is thirsty.
The Cadillac Escalade is a luxury vehicle that puts the U in SUV but falls down on poise and ride quality.
The BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo may come closest to the Model X in form, but there's no third row of seats.
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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. |
Few vehicles can equal the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover's levels of performance and luxury on pavement; even fewer can keep up with it off-road. |
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an ancient off-roader with modern mechanicals, a luxurious interior, and astronomical pricing. It makes almost no sense, which is why people seem to gravitate toward it. |
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne offers more than enough on-the-road (or on-the-track) performance to satisfy enthusiast cravings, and it's likely to surprise and delight with its versatility and ruggedness. |
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade promises--and delivers--more of everything a full-size luxury SUV buyer could want. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $74,000 | $84,950 | $119,900 | $58,300 | $72,970 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 14 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 14 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | ||||
| Electric | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| AWD 4-Door 60D *Ltd Avail* | 4WD 4-Door | 4MATIC 4-Door G 550 | AWD 4-Door | 4WD 4-Door Standard |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| All Wheel | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel | Four Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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