Cadillac Escalade IQ vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
How the Cadillac Escalade IQ and the Mercedes-Benz EQS compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 465 mi | 441 mi |
| Usable battery | 200 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 26.7 kWh/100 km | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 308 mi | 292 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 442 mi | 419 mi |
| Highway | 362 mi | 344 mi |
| City | 502 mi | 476 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Cadillac Escalade IQ
- Further in winter
- Cadillac Escalade IQ
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Cadillac Escalade IQ or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
- On the EPA rating the Cadillac Escalade IQ is rated 465 mi and the Mercedes-Benz EQS 441 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 308 mi from the Cadillac Escalade IQ and 292 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.