Comparison between:
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 1
- 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US
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 1 | 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US | |
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| Model alias | - | iX (I20) |
| Trim | Luxury 1 | M70 xDrive US |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 111,500 (USA, Nov 2025) |
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 | 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 Carbon Black Sapphire Black Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Aventurin Red Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay Space Silver Frozen Deep Gray Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Camelia / Backen Black Harbor Blue / Backen Black | Black Amido Castanea Chestnut |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 |
| Length | 224.3 in 5697 mm | 195.5 in 4965 mm |
| Width | - | 77.6 in 1970 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 94.1 in 2389 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 85.3 in 2167 mm | - |
| Height | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in 3460 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 65.3 in 1659 mm |
| Rear track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 66.5 in 1688 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.8 in 910 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 41.5 in 1055 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.7 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.5 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 175 mm | 8.8 in 223 mm |
| Front headroom | 43.5 in 1106 mm | 41.7 in 1058 mm |
| Rear headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 65.4 in 1662 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Front hip room | 61.1 in 1551 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 60.3 in 1532 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in 1148 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | 41.4 in 1051 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 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 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 345.4 l 12.20 ft3 0.35 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | - | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 47.8 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 52.2 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3957.3 lb 1795 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1278.68 lb 580 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6966.61 lb 3160 kg |
| Towing capacity | 7998.37 lb 3628 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | eDrive 5.0 O220SR |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 13000 rpm |
| Torque | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | 650 Nm 66.3 kgm 479.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| 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 | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | eDrive 5.0 U220SF |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Velocity | - |
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 | 485 kW 650.4 hp 659.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | 1015 Nm 103.5 kgm 748.6 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon-carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.765 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 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, CMB: 450.0 mi / 724.2 km | EPA, CMB: 283.0 mi / 455.4 km EPA, CMB: 284.0 mi / 457.0 km EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 74 MPGe EPA, CTY: 74 MPGe EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 44 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 45 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 75 MPGe EPA, CMB: 76 MPGe EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 76 MPGe EPA, HWY: 78 MPGe EPA, HWY: 82 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 Four-Wheel Steer Optional Cadillac Arrival Mode Optional Low Ride Mode | Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
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 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 13.26 | 8.774 |
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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Independent Five-link axle Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers |
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 | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.4 in 36 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.1 in 357 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 24 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 275/50R24 | 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 200 kWh | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of modules | 24 | - |
| Battery voltage | 800 V | 369 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump |
| 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 - 112.8 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) anode |
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 1 CCS1 |
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 11 kW DC 195 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 195 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 10:15 |
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) Super Cruise with free 3 years of the OnStar Super Cruise plan (S) 19 x -speaker AKG Studio audio system (S) 36 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (O) 40 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) 12-way power front row seating with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way lumbar support (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) 7-module slimline Adaptive Headlamp System (S) Ambinet lighting with 126 colors (S) Automatic leveling and cornering lights (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Ultium Platform | - |
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 1 | 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US |