Comparison
BMW i5 vs Cadillac Escalade EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 295 mi vs 460 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $127,700
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 52 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Escalade EV 4.5 vs 5.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
134 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | IQ |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $127,700 |
| Range | 295 mi | 460 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 223 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 52 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 78.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 95 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 278 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 124 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 24 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 7,998 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Escalade EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
BMW i54.5 Cadillac Escalade EV5.5 205 kW33 min 350 kW52 min
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