Cadillac

Luxury 1 AWD

Luxury 2 AWD

Sport 1 AWD

Escalade IQ

The Cadillac Escalade IQ is GM's flagship electric SUV, positioned as a full-size luxury three-row vehicle competing against the Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV. Built on the Ultium platform and priced from $130,090, it delivers the imposing presence and interior excess the Escalade nameplate is known for, now paired with a claimed 460-mile EPA range that ranks among the longest of any electric SUV on sale. Reviewers consistently single out the sweeping 55-inch curved display and the air-ride suspension's refinement as genuine differentiators.

460-mile EPA-estimated range across all trims is among the highest of any electric SUV currently on sale

55-inch curved interior display spanning the dashboard is a genuine technological showcase, widely praised by Edmunds and MotorTrend for usability and visual impact

Up to 750 hp in the Luxury 2 trim and 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds is competitive performance for a vehicle weighing over 9,000 lbs

Four-wheel steering and independent rear air suspension deliver notably composed, car-like handling for a full-size SUV of this size

Rear-seat experience with available Executive Second Row seating and a fixed glass roof rivals dedicated luxury large SUVs from Mercedes and BMW

Base price of $130,090 places it firmly in ultra-luxury territory, with the Luxury 2 trim reaching $137,090 before options

0–60 time of 4.7 seconds, while respectable, trails direct electric rivals such as the Rivian R1S Quad-Motor, which hits 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds

Physical control shortfall noted by Car and Driver reviewers: nearly all HVAC and media functions are buried in the large touchscreen, reducing ease of use while driving

Curb weight exceeding 9,000 lbs raises real-world tire wear and brake concerns, and DC fast-charging is capped at 200 kW, which is modest relative to some competitors at this price point

Mercedes-Benz

EQS 450+ SUV

EQS 450 4MATIC SUV

EQS 580 4MATIC SUV

EQS SUV

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a three-row luxury electric SUV positioned at the top of the full-size segment, competing with the BMW iX and Cadillac LYRIQ but offering genuine seven-passenger capacity. Built on Mercedes' dedicated EVA2 platform, it shares its underpinnings with the EQS sedan and prioritizes cabin refinement and technology over outright driving dynamics. Reviewers consistently single out the optional Hyperscreen dashboard and near-silent interior as class leaders, while noting that the driving experience skews toward comfort rather than engagement.

Exceptional interior quietness and build quality, frequently ranked among the most refined cabins in any SUV segment by Edmunds and Car and Driver

Optional 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen spans the full dashboard width and integrates three displays into a single glass panel, a feature with no direct equivalent in rival luxury EVs

EQS 580 4MATIC reaches 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, competitive with performance-focused SUVs at its price point

Genuine three-row, seven-passenger seating distinguishes it from EQS sedan and most luxury EV crossovers

EQS 450+ base trim delivers 305 miles of EPA-rated range, the longest of any configuration and sufficient for most long-distance use cases

Curb weight exceeds 6,000 pounds in AWD trims, resulting in steering and handling that reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver describe as numb and detached compared to ICE-powered S-Class SUV rivals

AWD trims drop to 285 miles of EPA range, a meaningful reduction given the over-$108,000 starting price and the 300-plus-mile benchmarks set by competitors like the Rivian R1S

Interior technology, while visually impressive, draws criticism for menu complexity and a learning curve that InsideEVs and consumer reviewers describe as steep even for experienced Mercedes owners

Third-row space is limited for adult passengers despite the vehicle's overall size, a trade-off noted repeatedly in family-use comparisons

	Cadillac Escalade IQ	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Body type	three-row SUV	three-row SUV
Trims	3	3
Starting price	$130,090	$105,550
Max EPA range	460 mi	305 mi
Max power	750 hp	536 hp
Quickest 0–60	4.7 s	4.5 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD
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Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV