The 2023 Cadillac Escalade and BMW X7 are two full-sizes that come with great interiors, so it can be tough to choose between the two SUVs. Here’s a look inside the 2023 Cadillac Escalade and which luxury SUV has the best interior.
The standard features on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade and BMW X7
According to , the two full-size luxury SUVs are packed with standard features. One of the unique things about the Escalade’s interior is its screens, as there are three screens. The Caddy has a 16.9-inch touchscreen, 7.2-inch digital control panel and 14.2-inch digital instrument cluster display.
standard. Both luxury SUVs also start with heated front seats and heated steering wheels, but there’s a difference in what else is heated.
The Escalade has heated second row outboard seats, while the X7 has heated front armrests. Also, the Caddy’s driver’s seat can be cooled, but the X7 cannot.
Here are the optional features Cadillac and BMW offer on their luxury SUVs
Both automakers have given their luxury SUVs plenty of options as well. For example, Cadillac buyers can equip their Escalade with a 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system, while X7 buyers can choose between an optional 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system or an optional 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
It can equip the rear seats with an infotainment system that includes two 12.6-inch touchscreens, and owners can even add a refrigerator to the center console. X7 owners, meanwhile, can add heated and cooled cup holders to their luxury SUV, as well as a five-zone automatic climate control system and gesture controls for the car’s infotainment system.
Both luxury SUVs also offer similar options. For example, seat massagers are optional on both, as is adaptive cruise control.
Additionally, owners who want their luxury SUV to have genuine leather upholstery can get this option with both vehicles. Both automakers also offer heated rear seats for their cars, as well as bucket seats for owners looking to maximize comfort in the second row.
Because the 2023 Cadillac Escalade has the best interior overall
Overall, both full-size luxury SUVs have a lot going for them, but US News has a clear winner. The car critic was very impressed and, as such, gave the Caddy an 8.8 out of 10 for its interior.
By comparison, the X7 did well, but only scored a 7.7 out of 10 for its internals. The main reasons for that low score have to do with the two SUVs’ cargo capacities, as well as their infotainment features.
The Escalade has the best infotainment features and has a maximum cargo capacity of approximately 121 cu. ft. By comparison, the X7 only has a maximum cargo capacity of 90.4 cu. ft., which is below average for the segment.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that the Escalade has a slightly higher overall score of 8.5 out of 10 compared to the X7’s 8.3 out of 10.
