2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Vs. 2025 Tesla Model X Comparison
You're passionate about luxury, all-electric SUVs, you need to find your best fit, and you've narrowed your choices to the Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. Tesla Model X. While no vehicle can be every driver's favorite, we're extremely confident that the Escalade IQ and its larger size, higher towing capacity, and ultra-luxe interior takes the crown more times than not. Both models are known for their ground-breaking technology and tech-forward designs, but which will earn a coveted space in your driveway?
The team here at Bomnin Cadillac Homestead has compiled the most critical 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. Tesla Model X specs and features to help you decide. Learn more below – we think the Escalade IQ will win your heart over.
Snapshot Comparison: Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. Tesla Model X
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: Large and in charge, the three-row Escalade IQ is the pinnacle of luxury driving. Yes, its MSRP is higher, but for good reason – the Cadillac's legroom is massive, its 55-inch digital touchscreen is breathtaking, and it can travel 108 more miles on a full charge than its Model X rival.1,2 Plus, its 24-inch standard wheels make for a smooth ride, and the Escalade IQ can power up at any public station, including Tesla Superchargers.
- 2025 Tesla Model X: Small yet sleek, this Tesla EV SUV features rear Falcon doors that look cool, but absolutely would not be functional inside most garages. Legroom is tight, similar to a sedan, and fitting car seats into the back row may be challenging. It has a larger standard trunk, but only when you opt for the smaller five-seat model with two rows. Purchase a CCS adapter, and you can charge the Model X at any public station, too. Unfortunately, the Tesla's small touchscreens, 20-inch wheels, and upcharges for third-row seating and alternate upholstery colors aren't as impressive.
Do You Want Stronger, Longer-Range Cadillac Escalade IQ Specs or Unnecessarily High Horsepower?
The primary differences between Tesla Model X vs. Cadillac Escalade IQ performance are power output, electric range, and towing. Entry-trim Tesla Model X specs can't compete with the Escalade IQ's, horsepower, towing, or range, making the Cadillac the more appealing daily driver and travel companion. The top-tier Model X Plaid is geared like a racecar and generates more horsepower than the Escalade IQ, though we're not sure why anyone needs those extra ponies on regular roads.
Range
All four Cadillac Escalade IQ trims are fitted with dual electric motors, AWD, and a battery capacity over 200 kWh, culminating in a shocking Cadillac Escalade IQ range of 460 miles (Cadillac-estimated).1 The two-trim Tesla Model X lineup features dual- or tri-motor platforms – at 335 or 352 miles (EPA-estimated),2 neither of the Tesla Model X range estimates can compete, though. The Tesla's larger 250-kWh battery does charge slightly faster at public DC fast-chargers, but with such a huge range difference, we think the additional 108 miles of Cadillac Escalade IQ range beats the need to charge it for roughly 15 minutes more than the Tesla.5,6
Towing
One of the best reasons to invest in an electric SUV is the added perk of trailering toys, gear, and furniture. That said, the 8,000-pound Cadillac Escalade IQ towing capacity3 resembles that of a midsize pickup, so you can bring everything from campers to boats on weekend adventures – contact us for more Escalade IQ trailering ideas! Choose the 5,000-pound Tesla Model X towing capacity,4 and those Saturday plans will need to shrink to pop-up campers and ATVs.
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ | 2025 Tesla Model X | |
| Manufacturer/EPA-Est. Electric Range | 460 mi1 | 335 - 352 mi2 |
| Horsepower | 750 | 670 - 1,020 |
| Torque | 785 lb-ft | Not specified by OEM |
| Towing Capacity | 8,000 lbs3 | 5,000 lbs4 |
| DC Fast-Charging Rate (10 Min.) | 100 mi5 | 119 mi6 |
| Charging Port | CCS w/ available NACS adapter | NACS w/available CCS adapter |
| Complimentary Level 1 Charging Cord | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Size | 24-in | 20-in |
Prefer a Massively Luxe Cadillac Escalade IQ Interior or a Smaller, Screen-Dependent Tesla Model X Cabin?
The cabins in our Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. Tesla Model X comparison couldn't be more different, so choosing your favorite really depends on your preferences. The biggest standard trunk space comes from the Model X at the cost of a third row, but the most versatile and comfortable cabin – with the largest overall cargo volume – award goes to the seven-occupant new Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Seating
The Escalade IQ interior is wrapped in elegant shades of grey, black, blue, or brown with Inteluxe or Nouveauluxe upholstery. Cadillac Escalade IQ seating capacity is a solid seven across all four trims, and its three-row design gives drivers the flexibility to use the back bench for seating or lay it flat for extra trunk storage. The Tesla Model X can't decide if it wants to be a two- or three-row SUV. This results in a confusing lineup, with Tesla Model X seating capacity ranging from five to seven. Seven seats will cost you a pretty penny, too, as will any upholstery that isn't black.
Technology
If a minimalist, buttonless interior with a giant tablet-style touchscreen and an available squared-off steering wheel sounds appealing, you'll want a Tesla trim. Clearly, the Tesla Model X Interior is meant to inspire racing vibes, but its near-complete reliance on touchscreens means display issues can render the entire SUV undriveable. Financing a Cadillac Escalade IQ, on the other hand, places a dashboard-spanning 55-inch touchscreen at your fingertips while keeping other controls on an ergonomically angled console screen or an easy-reach center dial.
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ | 2025 Tesla Model X | |
| Passenger Seating | 7 | 5, 6, or 7 |
| Max. Legroom (1st / 2nd / 3rd Row) | 45.2 / 41.3 / 32.3 in | 41.1 / 39.8 / 32.3 in |
| Max. Cargo Capacity | 119.1 cu ft | 94.5 cu ft |
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Upgrade Every Drive in a Cadillac Escalade IQ from Bomnin Cadillac Homestead
Hopefully, you've found your winning EV SUV, but if an in-person tour is what you need to settle the Tesla Model X vs. Cadillac Escalade IQ debate, we understand. Visit the Bomnin Cadillac Homestead showroom to test-drive the Escalade IQ and imagine how its uber-elegant personality could elevate your daily drives.
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1Manufacturer estimated. Your actual range may vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age, loading, and how you use and maintain your vehicle.
2Estimates only. For more information, please visit the official U.S. government source for all fuel economy at www.fueleconomy.gov
3Trailering provisions included with AWD dual motor. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo, and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
