2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. Navigator, GLS, X7, Range Rover

See how Cadillac’s newest SUV stacks up to the competition.

By: Anthony Alaniz

Feb 4, 2020 at 9:00pm ET

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A lot has changed in the full-size luxury SUV segment since the current-generation Cadillac Escalade debuted for the 2015 model year. BMW trotted out the all-new X7 while Lincoln revamped the Navigator from a poorly rebadged Expedition into a luxury benchmark. Mercedes replaced the GL-Class with the big and powerful GLS, and the Land Rover Range Rover continued to combine off-road capability with exceptional luxury. But today in Los Angeles, Cadillac unveiled the all-new 2021 Escalade that looks to leapfrog the competition to success.

	Cadillac Escalade	Lincoln Navigator	Mercedes GLS	BMW X7	Land Rover Range Rover
Engine	6.2L V8 / 3.0L I6	3.5L V6	3.0L I6 / 4.0L V8	3.0L I6 / 4.4L V8	2.0L I4 / 3.0L V6 / 3.0L I6 / 5.0L V8
Horsepower	420 hp (313 kW) / 277 hp (207 kW)	450 hp (336 kW)	362 hp (270 kW) / 483 hp (360 kW)	335 hp (250 kW) / 456 hp (340 kW)	398 hp (297 kW) / 255 hp (190 kW) / 355 hp (264 kW) - 395 hp (295 kW) / 518 hp (386 kW) - 557 hp (415 kW)
Torque	460 lb-ft (624 Nm) / 460 lb-ft (624 Nm)	510 lb-ft (691 Nm)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm) / 516 lb-ft (700 Nm)	330 lb-ft (447 Nm) / 479 lb-ft (649 Nm)	472 lb-ft (640 Nm) / 443 lb-ft (601 Nm) / 365 lb-ft (495 Nm) - 405 lb-ft (549 Nm) / 461 lb-ft (625 Nm) - 516 lb-ft (700 Nm)
Drive Type	RWD / AWD	RWD / AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	10-Speed Auto	10-Speed Auto	9-Speed Auto	8-Speed Auto	8-Speed Auto
Seating Capacity	7-8	7-8	6-7	7	5

The Escalade’s most direct competitor comes from its crosstown rival – the Lincoln Navigator. They’re close in size, though Cadillac trounces Lincoln in cargo capacity. While Cadillac offers two engines – a 3.0-liter diesel and 6.2-liter V8 – Lincoln offers one twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6.

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However, it’s not easy comparing the Cadillac to the other full-size SUVs. The Escalade, Navigator, and Range Rover all come in multiple wheelbase lengths while the BMW and Mercedes offer just one. That does make direct comparisons a bit challenging.

	Cadillac Escalade	Lincoln Navigator	Mercedes GLS	BMW X7	Land Rover Range Rover
Wheelbase	120.9 in. (3,071 mm.) / 134.1 in. (3,407 mm.)	122.5 in. (3,111 mm.) / 131.6 in. (3,342 mm.)	123.4 in. (3,134 mm.)	122.2 in (3,103 mm).	115 in. (2,922 mm.) - 122.9 in. (3,122 mm.)
Length	211 in. (5,382 mm.) / 226.9 in. (5,766 mm.)	210.0 in. (5,334 mm.) / 221.9 in. (5,636 mm.)	205.0 in. (5,207 mm.)	203.3 in (5,163 mm.)	196.8 in. (5,000 mm.) - 204.7 in. (5,200 mm.)
Width	81.0 in. (2,059 mm.) / 81.1 in. (2,059 mm.)	93.8 in. (2,382 mm.)	84.9 in. (2,156 mm.)	87.3 in. (2,217 mm.)	87.4 in. (2,220 mm.)
Height	76.6 in. (1,948 mm.) / 76.4 in. (1,942 mm.)	76.1 in. (1,932 mm.) / 76.4 in. (1,940 mm.)	71.8 in. (1,823 mm.)	71.1 in. (1,805 mm.)	73.6 in. (1,869 mm.) - 73.5 in. (1,868 mm.)
Cargo Volume	25.5 cu. ft. (722 L) - 42.9 cu. ft. (1,214 L) / 109.1 cu. ft. (3,089 L) - 126.6 cu. ft. (3,585 L)	19.3 cu. ft. (547 L) - 34.3 cu. ft. (971 L) / 103.3 cu. ft. (2,925 L) - 120.2 cu. ft. (3,403 L)	17.4 cu. ft. (492. L) - 87.4 cu. ft. (2,474 L)	48.6 cu. ft. (1,376 L) - 90.4 cu. ft. (2,559 L)	23.1 cu. ft. (654 L) - 59.8 cu. ft. (1,694 L) / 28.3 cu. ft. (802 L) - 75.6 cu. ft. (2,142 L)
Towing	N/A	8,100 lbs. (3,674 kg.) - 8,700 lbs. (3,946 kg.)	7,700 lbs. (3,492 kg).	5,950 lbs. (2,698 kg.) - 7,500 lbs. (3,401 kg.)	5,511 lbs. (2,500 kg.) - 7,716 lbs. (3,500 kg.)
Price	N/A	$75,825	$75,950	$73,900	$90,900

Gallery: 2021 Cadillac Escalade

Along with the updated look comes a host of innovative technologies and must-have features in the Escalade, including an OLED screen, 36-speaker audio system, augmented reality-enabled navigation, and more. Cadillac has yet to release pricing info for the new Escalade, but the current model starts at $75,195. The price for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade should stay close to that if the automaker wants to remain competitive.

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