Dodge Charger vs Cadillac Escalade-V
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MSRP$34,230 | MSRP$149,195 |
Listings262 | Listings75 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryHooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac Escalade is a known quantity in the luxury SUV space. If you want big power, plenty of space, and you want it all from a comfortable seating position, the Escalade has you covered. In the past two decades, Cadillac has also offered V-Series sedans, coupes, and wagons with hotter engines and swifter performance, but the Escalade and the V-Series have never crossed paths…until now. The 2023 Escalade-V is unlike any other V-Series vehicle, or frankly any other vehicle on the market. We’ve seen big SUVs and sporty SUVs, but never a performance version of one of the largest SUVs on the market. Just as crucially, it is the first time a V-Series vehicle will have to combine family-hauling and towing duties with brisk acceleration and handling. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City11 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway16 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine Name6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque653 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City11 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway16 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.5 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight6217 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height76.7 in |
Length198.4 in | Length211.9 in |
Width82.7 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase120.0 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload1330 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,230 | $149,195 |
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Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Hooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off. | The Cadillac Escalade is a known quantity in the luxury SUV space. If you want big power, plenty of space, and you want it all from a comfortable seating position, the Escalade has you covered. In the past two decades, Cadillac has also offered V-Series sedans, coupes, and wagons with hotter engines and swifter performance, but the Escalade and the V-Series have never crossed paths…until now. The 2023 Escalade-V is unlike any other V-Series vehicle, or frankly any other vehicle on the market. We’ve seen big SUVs and sporty SUVs, but never a performance version of one of the largest SUVs on the market. Just as crucially, it is the first time a V-Series vehicle will have to combine family-hauling and towing duties with brisk acceleration and handling. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 11 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 16 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 653 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 11 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 16 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 6217 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 82.7 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | 1330 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 7000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7000 lbs | |

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