Comparison

BMW i4 vs Cadillac Escalade EV

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 318 mi vs 460 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $127,700
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 52 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Escalade EV 4.5 vs 5.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
134 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i4 Cadillac Escalade EV
Trim used eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) IQ
MSRP (USD) $57,900 $127,700
Range 318 mi 460 mi
Efficiency 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80.7 kWh 223 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 250 kW 350 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 52 min
Roadtrip score 77.9 78.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi 95 mi
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi 278 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 124 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 24 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 7,998 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 318 mi).
  • Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 52 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $278/mi).

Weighted verdict

Cadillac Escalade EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

BMW i44.5 Cadillac Escalade EV5.5 250 kW30 min 350 kW52 min

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