Comparison between:
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2
- 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range
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 | 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range | |
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| Trim | Luxury 2 | Long Range |
| Model year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 130,000 (USA, Aug 2023) | USD 89,990 (USA, Jan 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Raven Flare Metallic Black Cherry Tintcoat Deep Space Metallic Summit White Midnight Steel Frost Luna Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Camelia / Backen Black Harbor Blue / Backen Black | Black Cream Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 224.3 in 5697 mm | 198.9 in 5052 mm |
| Width | - | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 94.1 in 2389 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 85.3 in 2167 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in 3460 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 175 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 9.0 in 228 mm |
| Front headroom | 43.5 in 1106 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 65.4 in 1662 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | 61.1 in 1551 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | 60.3 in 1532 mm | 58.5 in 1486 mm |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in 1148 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | 41.4 in 1051 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Trunk volume | 670.0 l 23.66 ft3 0.67 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 3374.0 l 119.15 ft3 3.37 m3 | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 345.4 l 12.20 ft3 0.35 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Towing capacity | 7998.37 lb 3628 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps |
| Torque | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | 335 Nm 34.2 kgm 247.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | 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 | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | L13 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 205 kW 274.9 hp 278.7 ps |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Velocity | - |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps | 415 kW 556.5 hp 564.2 ps |
| Total system torque | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | 755 Nm 77.0 kgm 556.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 3.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 450.0 mi / 724.2 km | NEDC, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km EPA, CMB: 371.0 mi / 597.0 km WLTP, CMB: 348.6 mi / 561.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12 m 39.37 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.33 |
| Additional information | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 Four-Wheel Steer Optional Cadillac Arrival Mode Optional Low Ride Mode | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.63 | 9.7 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 13.26 | 9 |
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 | Independent Virtual pivot double wishbone Adaptive Air Suspension (optional) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Independent Virtual pivot double wishbone Adaptive Air Suspension (optional) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.1 in 357 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 275/50R24 | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 200 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 |
| Number of modules | 24 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 800 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | - | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Lithium-ion NCMA cathode with blended graphite anode Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology Optional Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) offboard power | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 NACS NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.7 kW AC 19.2 kW DC 350 kW DC 350 kW | AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:45 | DC 150 kW, 0:40-0:50 DC 72 kW, 1:07-1:24 AC 17.28 kW, 5:47-8:41 |
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) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Back-up camera (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Four LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Two second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 5-seat configuration (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 17-inch touchscreen display (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Mobile app remote control (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (S) Trip Computer (S) Voice activated controls (S) Wireless phone charger (S) XM satellite radio capability (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Ultium Platform | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 | 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range |