Comparison
BMW iX vs Cadillac Escalade EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 364 mi vs 460 mi
Best value BMW iX $87,900 vs $127,700
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 52 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 5.7 vs 4.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 364 mi
Value winner
BMW iX
$241/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
134 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | IQ |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $127,700 |
| Range | 364 mi | 460 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 223 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 195 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 52 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 78.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 95 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 278 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 124 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 24 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 7,998 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 364 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW iX looks better ($241/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
BMW iX5.7 Cadillac Escalade EV4.3 195 kW32 min 350 kW52 min
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