Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 21CF | - |
| Trim | xDrive50 | Luxury 2 |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | EUR 107,400 (DE, Mar 2023) | USD 130,000 (USA, Aug 2023) |
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 Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Black Raven Flare Metallic Black Cherry Tintcoat Deep Space Metallic Summit White Midnight Steel Frost Luna Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Camelia / Backen Black Harbor Blue / Backen Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 7 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 224.3 in 5697 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 94.1 in 2389 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 85.3 in 2167 mm |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 76.1 in 1934 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 136.2 in 3460 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 68.7 in 1745 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 68.7 in 1745 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.8 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.6 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 6.9 in 175 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 43.5 in 1106 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 65.4 in 1662 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 61.1 in 1551 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 60.3 in 1532 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 45.2 in 1148 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 41.4 in 1051 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 670.0 l 23.66 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 3374.0 l 119.15 ft3 3.37 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 345.4 l 12.20 ft3 0.35 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | - |
| Weight distribution front | 48.1 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.9 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 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 | 0.25 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 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 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | - |
| 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 | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA, CMB: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP, CTY: 393.3 mi / 633.0 km WLTP, CMB: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km | EPA, CMB: 450.0 mi / 724.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.6 kWh/100 km | - |
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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 11.63 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 13.26 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 14.1 in 357 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | - |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 275/50R24 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 115.5 kWh | 200 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of modules | - | 24 |
| Battery voltage | 369 V | 800 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 110.4 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah | 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 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW | AC 7.7 kW AC 19.2 kW DC 350 kW DC 350 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 195 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 | DC 350 kW, 0:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (S) 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) Cruise control with brake function (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (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) High Beam Assist (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) 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 (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Alarm (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 2.5-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 (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Extended exterior mirrors package (S) Ambient lights (O) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | Ultium Platform |
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 |