Cadillac Escalade 0–60 Times
The Cadillac Escalade 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 32 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 3 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Cadillac Escalade is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.70 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Cadillac Escalade is the 1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV, which took 10.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 32 verified production tests of the Cadillac Escalade, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.22 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.62 seconds at 96.38 mph.
Separately, 3 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Cadillac Escalade, led by the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo at 4.00 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.30sec 2023 V · stock
Average 0–60 6.22sec Across 32 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.00sec 2003 EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 14.62sec @ 96.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.20sec 1999 SUV
Across 32 verified production runs, the Cadillac Escalade ranges from 4.30 to 10.20 seconds 0–60, with a 6.22-second average. 3 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Cadillac Escalade Performance Overview
Cadillac’s full-size SUV line spans 1999 to 2026 in this data set, with 32 verified tests tracking its acceleration from truck-based origins to today’s high-output luxury performance variants. The GMT400 launch arrived with the 255-hp L31 V8 and a 10.2-second 0-60 run in the 1999 SUV. GMT800 moved to the 345-hp LQ9 V8 and cut that substantially, with the 2002 SUV at 7.8 seconds, while the 2003 EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo set the all-time quickest Escalade benchmark at 4.0 seconds to 60.
Through GMT900 (2007-2014), the Escalade broadened beyond gasoline alone, adding a hybrid alongside naturally aspirated and supercharged V8 configurations; a 2012 SLP Sport Edition reached 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. K2XX (2015-2020) tightened the mainstream production range further with the 420-hp L86 V8, including a 5.6-second pass from the 2015 Premium.
In the current T1XX era, output stretches from 420 hp to 750 hp across gasoline and electric versions, using L87 and LT4 power where applicable. The quickest current-generation result is the 2023 V at 4.3 seconds to 60 and 12.7 seconds at 111 mph in the quarter-mile, placing today’s Escalade at its fastest sustained production pace yet.
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Cadillac Escalade 0–60 Times by Generation: GMT400 to T1XX
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1XX | 2021–present | 5.48s | 4.30s — 2023 V | 12 | The T1XX generation (2021–present) averaged 5.48 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2023 V at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 420 to 750 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8, Elec 205-kWh configurations. |
| K2XX | 2015–2020 | 5.90s | 5.60s — 2015 Premium | 5 | The K2XX generation (2015–2020) averaged 5.90 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2015 Premium at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 420 to 560 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| GMT900 | 2007–2014 | 6.74s | 6.30s — 2007 SUV | 7 | The GMT900 generation (2007–2014) averaged 6.74 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2007 SUV at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 332 to 403 hp across 6.0L V8 + 2x Elec , 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| GMT800 | 2002–2006 | 7.83s | 7.60s — 2003 ESV | 4 | The GMT800 generation (2002–2006) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2003 ESV at 7.60 seconds. Output was 345 hp across 6.0L V8, 7.0L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| GMT400 | 1999–2000 | 10.20s | 10.20s — 1999 SUV | 1 | The GMT400 generation (1999–2000) averaged 10.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1999 SUV at 10.20 seconds. Output was 255 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations. |
T1XX 2021–present
Avg 0–60 5.48s
Fastest 4.30s
Tests 12
2023 V
The T1XX generation (2021–present) averaged 5.48 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2023 V at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 420 to 750 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8, Elec 205-kWh configurations.
K2XX 2015–2020
Avg 0–60 5.90s
Fastest 5.60s
Tests 5
2015 Premium
The K2XX generation (2015–2020) averaged 5.90 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2015 Premium at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 420 to 560 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
GMT900 2007–2014
Avg 0–60 6.74s
Fastest 6.30s
Tests 7
2007 SUV
The GMT900 generation (2007–2014) averaged 6.74 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2007 SUV at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 332 to 403 hp across 6.0L V8 + 2x Elec , 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
GMT800 2002–2006
Avg 0–60 7.83s
Fastest 7.60s
Tests 4
2003 ESV
The GMT800 generation (2002–2006) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2003 ESV at 7.60 seconds. Output was 345 hp across 6.0L V8, 7.0L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
GMT400 1999–2000
Avg 0–60 10.20s
Fastest 10.20s
Tests 1
1999 SUV
The GMT400 generation (1999–2000) averaged 10.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1999 SUV at 10.20 seconds. Output was 255 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
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Cadillac Escalade 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
32 production tests + 3 modified · 14 years ▾
2026 Cadillac Escalade
2 production runs Avg 0–60 4.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.05 sec
Production Tests 2
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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Premium Sport (1000E4)
4.50sec 0–60
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
- Horsepower
- 750 hp
- Torque
- 785 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 9,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 32 production runs
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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Premium Sport
4.70sec 0–60
13.10s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 205-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 1A + 1A
- Horsepower
- 750 hp
- Torque
- 785 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 9,220 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.3 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 57 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 32 production runs
How we verify Cadillac Escalade performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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
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Cadillac Escalade performance FAQs
11 questions The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Premium Sport reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds at 109.4 mph. That makes the current 2026 Escalade one of the quickest stock Escalades on record.
The quickest Escalade on record is the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo, which hit 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. That run came from a heavily modified build, so it stands as the fastest overall Escalade, but not the fastest stock production example.
The fastest stock Cadillac Escalade on record is the 2023 Escalade V, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. It is also the quickest stock Escalade in the quarter-mile, posting 12.7 seconds at 111 mph.
Across three verified Escalade-V tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.47 seconds, and the best recorded run is 4.3 seconds. That makes the V the quickest regularly tested stock Escalade trim, clearly ahead of the broader model average of 6.25 seconds.
The fifth-generation T1XX Cadillac Escalade, covering 2021 and newer models, averages 5.48 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The quickest T1XX Escalade is the 2023 Escalade V at 4.3 seconds, while the generation also includes gasoline and electric powertrains.
The fastest T1XX-generation Escalade is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V, which reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Within the 2021-present generation, that is the quickest recorded run, edging out the 2026 Escalade IQ Premium Sport at 4.5 seconds.
The second-generation GMT800 Cadillac Escalade, sold from 2002 to 2006, averages 7.06 seconds to 60 mph across five tests. Its quickest run is 4.0 seconds from the 2003 EXT Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo, though that example was heavily modified rather than stock.
The first-generation GMT400 Cadillac Escalade, covering 1999 to 2000, is the slowest Escalade generation on record. Its only verified test, a 1999 Escalade SUV, posted a 0-60 mph time of 10.2 seconds with 255 horsepower from a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The Escalade-V is quicker by a small margin. The best recorded Escalade-V run is 4.3 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the 2026 Escalade IQ Premium Sport posts 4.5 seconds. Both are among the quickest stock Escalades ever tested, but the V keeps the edge.
The Escalade Premium and Platinum are essentially even in the available tests. Premium models average 5.85 seconds to 60 mph with a best run of 5.6 seconds, while Platinum models also average 5.85 seconds, with a best run of 5.8 seconds.
Across 32 verified Escalade tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.64 seconds at 96.1 mph. The quickest stock Escalade quarter-mile run is 12.7 seconds at 111 mph from the 2023 Escalade V. The 2026 Escalade IQ Premium Sport follows closely at 13.0 seconds and 109.4 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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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