2025 BMW X7 vs. 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review

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2025 BMW
X7

MSRP*: $83,500 to $110,900
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2024 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $84,895 to $155,295
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MPG - City 16 - 20 MPG 11 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 20 - 24 MPG 16 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 90.4 ft3 142.8 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 420 - 682 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,000 - 7,500 lbs
Exterior Length 203.6 in 227.0 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 81.1 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade ESV than in the BMW X7, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade ESV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X7.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X7 as you will with the Cadillac Escalade ESV, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X7 is a better financial choice over the Cadillac Escalade ESV, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X7 is much slimmer than the Cadillac Escalade ESV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X7, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Handling
The BMW X7 has the same turning radius as the Cadillac Escalade ESV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X7 has a little less horsepower than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X7 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Utility
The BMW X7 has less seating than the Cadillac Escalade ESV, making the Cadillac Escalade ESV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X7 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.