BMW X5 vs Cadillac Escalade ESV

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW X5

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2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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Overview

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Cadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUV
Selected trim	sDrive40i	Escalade ESV SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Cadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUV
MSRP	$67,600 (best)	$94,100
Lowest listing price	$41,144 (best)	—
Median listing price	$76,847 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$104,622 (best)	—
For sale now	12 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Cadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUV
Combined MPG	—	17 MPG (best)
City MPG	—	15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	19 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	21.9 gal	28 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Cadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUV
Horsepower	375 hp	420 hp (best)
Torque	398 lb-ft	460 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3 L	6.2 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V8

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Cadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUV
Seating	5 seats	7 seats (best)
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	72.3 cu ft	142.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	5,952 lbs	7,500 lbs (best)
Payload	1,054 lbs	1,600 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,919 lbs (best)	6,038 lbs
Ground clearance	8.3 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	117.1 in	134 in (best)
Length	194.2 in	227 in (best)
Width	78.9 in	81.1 in (best)
Height	69.1 in	76.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Cadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUV
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	Not Rated	3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X5	Cadillac Escalade ESV
1	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Escalade ESV SUV $94,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP	Escalade ESV SUV $97,100 MSRP
3	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP	Luxury $105,100 MSRP
4	M60i $92,600 MSRP	Luxury $108,100 MSRP
5	Competition $129,700 MSRP	Sport $105,700 MSRP
6	—	Sport $108,700 MSRP
7	—	Platinum Luxury $122,900 MSRP
8	—	Platinum Luxury $125,900 MSRP
9	—	Platinum Sport $123,400 MSRP
10	—	Platinum Sport $126,400 MSRP
11	—	V $171,000 MSRP