Comparison between:
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2
- 2023 BMW iX M60
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2 | 2023 BMW iX M60 | |
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| Trim | Luxury 2 | M50 | Sport 2 | M60 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2023 | 2025 | 2023 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 130,000 (USA, Aug 2023) | USD 69,700 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 71,100 (Germany, Jun 2023) | USD 130,000 (USA, Aug 2023) | EUR 136,100 (Germany, Nov 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Raven Flare Metallic Black Cherry Tintcoat Deep Space Metallic Summit White Midnight Steel Frost Luna Metallic | Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray | Black Raven Flare Metallic Black Cherry Tintcoat Deep Space Metallic Summit White Midnight Steel Frost Luna Metallic | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Camelia / Backen Black Harbor Blue / Backen Black | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka Oyster | Camelia / Backen Black Harbor Blue / Backen Black | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Length | 224.3 in 5697 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 224.3 in 5697 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 94.1 in 2389 mm | - | 94.1 in 2389 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 85.3 in 2167 mm | - | 85.3 in 2167 mm | - |
| Height | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in 3460 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 136.2 in 3460 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 175 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.9 in 175 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm |
| Front headroom | 43.5 in 1106 mm | - | 43.5 in 1106 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | - | 40.0 in 1015 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 65.4 in 1662 mm | - | 65.4 in 1662 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 63.6 in 1615 mm | - | 63.6 in 1615 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 61.1 in 1551 mm | - | 61.1 in 1551 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 60.3 in 1532 mm | - | 60.3 in 1532 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in 1148 mm | - | 45.2 in 1148 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 41.4 in 1051 mm | - | 41.4 in 1051 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 670.0 l 23.66 ft3 0.67 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 670.0 l 23.66 ft3 0.67 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 3374.0 l 119.15 ft3 3.37 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 3374.0 l 119.15 ft3 3.37 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 345.4 l 12.20 ft3 0.35 m3 | - | 345.4 l 12.20 ft3 0.35 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | - | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg | - | 5862.09 lb 2659 kg |
| Payload | - | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | - | 1269.86 lb 576 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg | - | 6966.61 lb 3160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.3 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum trailering capacity - 8000 lb / 3628 kg | Weight distribution front / rear - 48.1 / 51.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1270 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg | Maximum trailering capacity - 8000 lb / 3628 kg | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Velocity | - | Normal Velocity | - |
| Additional information | Total power with Velocity Max - 560 kW / 750 hp Total torque with Velocity Max - 1064 Nm / 785 lb-ft One-Pedal Driving Variable Regen on Demand | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | Total power with Velocity Max - 560 kW / 750 hp Total torque with Velocity Max - 1064 Nm / 785 lb-ft One-Pedal Driving Variable Regen on Demand | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 397 kW Total system torque - 1015 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | - | BMW |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Velocity | - | Normal Velocity | - |
| Additional features | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | - | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.90 s | - | 3.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 3.70 s | 4.90 s | 3.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 450.0 mi / 724.2 km | EPA: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km WLTP: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km | EPA: 450.0 mi / 724.2 km | EPA: 274.0 mi / 441.0 km EPA: 288.0 mi / 463.5 km WLTP: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km WLTP: 341.1 mi / 549.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 18 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km | - | EPA, CMB: 43 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 44 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 76 MPGe EPA, CMB: 77 MPGe EPA, CTY: 77 MPGe EPA, CMB: 78 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 22.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 24.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12 m 39.37 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 Four-Wheel Steer Optional Cadillac Arrival Mode Optional Low Ride Mode | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 Four-Wheel Steer Optional Cadillac Arrival Mode Optional Low Ride Mode | Integral active steering with servotronic |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.63 | 9.374 | 11.63 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 13.26 | 8.774 | 13.26 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Adaptive 2-axle air suspension with automatic level control |
| Rear suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Adaptive 2-axle air suspension with automatic level control |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Brake rotor size front - 13.98 in / 355 mm Brake rotor size rear - 14.05 in / 356.8 mm | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color | Brake rotor size front - 13.98 in / 355 mm Brake rotor size rear - 14.05 in / 356.8 mm | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 | - | 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 275/50R24 | 245/40R19 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y 255/40R19 | 275/50R24 | 255/50R21 109Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | - | - | CATL |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 200 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 200 kWh | 111.5 kWh |
| Number of modules | 24 | - | 24 | - |
| Voltage | 800 V | 398.5 V | 800 V | 330.3 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Lithium-ion NCMA cathode with blended graphite anode Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology Optional Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) offboard power | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah Prismatic cells | Lithium-ion NCMA cathode with blended graphite anode Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology Optional Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) offboard power | Net battery capacity - 105.2 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.7 kW AC charging, 19.2 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 kW | AC charging, 7.7 kW AC charging, 19.2 kW | Wallbox, 22 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 19.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 19.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:45 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 | DC charging, 0:45 | DC fast charging, 0:35 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Luxury-specific illuminated front grille and front Cadillac crest (S) Blind Zone Steering Assist (S) Connected Cameras tooltip† (exterior and interior) (S) Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (S) Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking (S) HD Surround Vision (S) Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Night Vision (S) Super Cruise with free 3 years of the OnStar Super Cruise plan (S) 19 x -speaker AKG Studio audio system (S) 40 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (O) 36 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (O) 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens (O) 55-inch LED display (S) Active Noise Cancellation (S) Dual wireless phone charging (O) Google built-in (S) Head-Up Display (S) Qualcomm Snapdragon 12 Cockpit Platform (S) Rear command center screen (O) USB-C and HDMI ports (O) 5-zone climate control (S) Air Quality Sensor and Air Ionizer (S) 16-way power front row seating with 8-way power, 4-way lumbar, 2-way shoulder, 2-way back bolster ad (S) Executive Second-Row Seating package (O) Heated and ventilated front row seats (S) Second-row heated bucket seats (S) Third-row power-folding bench seat (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Automated charge port door (S) Galvano exterior trim (S) Hands-free power liftgate (S) Panoramic fixed glass roof - tinted and UV filter treated (S) Power Open/Close Exterior Doors (S) 9-module slimline Adaptive Headlamp System (S) Ambinet lighting with 126 colors (S) Automatic leveling and cornering lights (S) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (S) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) M steering wheel in leather, adjustable (S) M Door Sills (S) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Alcantara / Sensatec with M interior trim Rhombicle Anthracite (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Leather (O) | Sport-specific illuminated front grille and front Cadillac crest (S) Blind Zone Steering Assist (S) Connected Cameras tooltip† (exterior and interior) (S) Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (S) Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking (S) HD Surround Vision (S) Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Night Vision tooltip (S) Super Cruise with free 3 years of the OnStar Super Cruise plan (S) 40 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (O) 36 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (S) 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens (O) 55-inch LED display (S) Active Noise Cancellation (S) Dual wireless phone charging (O) Executive Second Row package (O) Google built-in (S) Head-Up Display (S) Qualcomm Snapdragon 12 Cockpit Platform (S) Rear command center screen (O) USB-C and HDMI ports (O) 5-zone climate control (S) Air Quality Sensor and Air Ionizer (S) 16-way power front row seating with 8-way power, 4-way lumbar, 2-way shoulder, 2-way back bolster ad (S) Executive Second-Row Seating package (O) Heated and ventilated front row seats (S) Massage front seats with power bolsters (S) Second-row heated bucket seats (S) Third-row power-folding bench seat (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Automated charge port door (S) Hands-free power liftgate (S) Obsidian exterior trim (S) Panoramic fixed glass roof - tinted and UV filter treated (S) Power Open/Close Exterior Doors (S) 9-module slimline Adaptive Headlamp System (S) Ambinet lighting with 126 colors (S) Automatic leveling and cornering lights (S) | Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant Professional (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant Professional (S) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (S) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a Head-up Display (S) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) Automatic air conditioning with 4-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (S) Heated steering wheel (S) M steering wheel in leather, adjustable (S) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) M Door Sills (S) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alcantara / Sensatec with M interior trim Rhombicle Anthracite (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Ultium Platform | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | Ultium Platform | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2 | 2023 BMW iX M60 |