Cadillac Escalade ESV vs BMW X3
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$43,700 |
Listings379 | Listings1022 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac Escalade isn't just a luxury family hauler. It's one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy today. In its Escalade ESV format, the model offers buyers more cargo room but keeps passenger space nearly the same. Though it's longer and heavier, the Escalade ESV has a secret: it's actually better to drive than its little brother. | |
Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space28.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight4079 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height66.0 in |
Length227.0 in | Length185.9 in |
Width81.1 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $43,700 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Cadillac Escalade isn't just a luxury family hauler. It's one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy today. In its Escalade ESV format, the model offers buyers more cargo room but keeps passenger space nearly the same. Though it's longer and heavier, the Escalade ESV has a secret: it's actually better to drive than its little brother. | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 4079 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 66.0 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 4400 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |
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