Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 32 recorded runs

Cadillac Escalade 0–60 Times

The Cadillac Escalade 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 32 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Cadillac Escalade is the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.70 seconds at 106.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Cadillac Escalade is the 1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV, which took 10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Cadillac Escalade tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.64 seconds at 96.06 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.0sec 2003 EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo
Average 0–60 6.25sec Across 32 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.64sec @ 96.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.2sec 1999 SUV
2026 Cadillac Escalade

Across 32 verified runs, the Cadillac Escalade ranges from 4.0 to 10.2 seconds 0–60, with a 6.25-second average.

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Cadillac Escalade 0–60 times by model year

32 tests · 14 years

2026

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Premium Sport
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.4 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
109.4 mph
Engine
Elec 205-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 32
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Premium Sport

2025

Cadillac Escalade · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#05
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
109.1 mph
Engine
Elec 205-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 32
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2
#17
2025 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum 600
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.8 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.8 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 32
2025 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum 600

2023

Cadillac Escalade · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.47 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.83 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
6.2L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
11 C / 16 H / 11 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 32
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
#03
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
6.2L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
11 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 32
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
#06
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 108.3 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
108.3 mph
Engine
6.2L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
11 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 32
2023 Cadillac Escalade V

2022

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#11
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 32
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum

2021

Cadillac Escalade · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.68 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#09
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 32
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum
#14
2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.6 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 32
2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum
#18
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.2 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 32
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury
#19
2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 16.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#19 of 32
2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
#25
2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 95.4 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
95.4 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#25 of 32
2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum

2017

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#12
2017 Cadillac Escalade Callaway SC560 ESV
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
6.2L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#12 of 32
2017 Cadillac Escalade Callaway SC560 ESV

2016

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 32
2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum

2015

Cadillac Escalade · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.93 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.45 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#07
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 32
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium
#10
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 96.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
96.8 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H / 16.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 32
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
#15
2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.2 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#15 of 32
2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium
#16
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#16 of 32
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium

2012

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#13
2012 Cadillac Escalade SLP Sport Edition
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
6.2L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#13 of 32
2012 Cadillac Escalade SLP Sport Edition

2009

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#31
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8 + 2x Elec
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
20 C / 21 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#31 of 32
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

2007

Cadillac Escalade · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.47 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.08 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#20
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 11 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 32
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
#21
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 13.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#21 of 32
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
#22
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#22 of 32
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
#23
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 11 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#23 of 32
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
#24
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
92.5 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#24 of 32
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
#26
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#26 of 32
2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV

2003

Cadillac Escalade · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
106.0 mph
Engine
7.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 32
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo
#27
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#27 of 32
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2002

Cadillac Escalade · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.93 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#28
2002 Cadillac Escalade SUV
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
10 C / 14 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#28 of 32
2002 Cadillac Escalade SUV
#29
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
10 C / 14 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#29 of 32
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
#30
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 86.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
86.7 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
10 C / 14 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#30 of 32
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT

1999

Cadillac Escalade · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#32
1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 32
1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV

How we verify Cadillac Escalade performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac Escalade trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Cadillac Escalade 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Cadillac Escalade performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Cadillac Escalade on record is the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.70 seconds at 106.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Cadillac Escalade is the 1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV, which takes 10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 32 verified runs, a Cadillac Escalade reaches 60 mph in 6.25 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.64 seconds at roughly 96.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 14 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac Escalade can do, not a single marketing claim.

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