Cadillac Escalade vs. Rolls-Royce Cullinan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade and Rolls-Royce Cullinan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac Escalade and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade's and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade's and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Pricing: A used 2025 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $101,408 to $139,995 while a used 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is priced between $438,435 to $688,089. For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade's price is between $101,395 and $133,720, with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan priced between $444,525 and $612,400.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Cullinan retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan base engine makes 563 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The Cullinan is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Cadillac Escalade the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
101395 - 133720
Starting MSRP:
88100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
444525 - 612400
Starting MSRP:
405000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
319700
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
234400 - 405000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
121347
Price Range:
101408 - 139995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
536029
Price Range:
438435 - 688089
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
536029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
536029 - 536029
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6598292256099887
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7974248267872681
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
0.8 - 0.9
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 31Rolls-Royce Cullinan Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5807 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6341 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
210.9 inches
Wheelbase:
129.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
23.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R23
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Green
Aegean Stone
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
