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 available
Range 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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