Cadillac Escalade vs BMW 7 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$96,400 |
Average price$51,343 | Average price$37,787 |
Listings252 | Listings224 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even quadruple the Escalade’s $80,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
Reviews SummaryRedesigned for 2023, the 7 Series is BMW's full-size flagship sedan, arch-rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, and newcomers like the Genesis G90. For 2024, BMW has added the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 750e and lightly updated the infotainment system. Unfortunately, these additions don't change the 7 Series calculus. The 750e offers a boost in power and efficiency over the low-end 740i, but it costs more, has a disjointed driving personality, and quickly eats its electric charge. Despite the update, the car's digital systems remain frustratingly complex. Verdict: The 2024 BMW 7 Series has lots to offer luxury buyers, including features like a rear-seat theatre and cashmere upholstery, plus performance and fuel efficiency that are often superior to most rivals, few of whom offer PHEV options. But the car's frustrating digital systems and controls undermine the experience. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space19.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4720 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height60.8 in |
Length211.9 in | Length212.2 in |
Width81.1 in | Width86.3 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1098 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $96,400 |
Average price | $51,343 | $37,787 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even quadruple the Escalade’s $80,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | Redesigned for 2023, the 7 Series is BMW's full-size flagship sedan, arch-rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, and newcomers like the Genesis G90. For 2024, BMW has added the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 750e and lightly updated the infotainment system. Unfortunately, these additions don't change the 7 Series calculus. The 750e offers a boost in power and efficiency over the low-end 740i, but it costs more, has a disjointed driving personality, and quickly eats its electric charge. Despite the update, the car's digital systems remain frustratingly complex. Verdict: The 2024 BMW 7 Series has lots to offer luxury buyers, including features like a rear-seat theatre and cashmere upholstery, plus performance and fuel efficiency that are often superior to most rivals, few of whom offer PHEV options. But the car's frustrating digital systems and controls undermine the experience. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4720 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 212.2 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 86.3 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1098 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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