2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL vs. 2025 Land Rover Discovery Review

Picture of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL

2026 Cadillac
Escalade IQL

MSRP*: $130,405 to $151,205
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Discovery

2025 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $60,200 to $79,800
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MPG - City Info not available 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 125.2 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 750 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 7,300 - 7,500 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 228.5 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 82.4 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 40.6 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade IQL than in the Land Rover Discovery. The Cadillac Escalade IQL will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Cadillac Escalade IQL will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Land Rover Discovery, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade IQL is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade IQL, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade IQL has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade IQL is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Discovery for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQL greatly out-muscles the Land Rover Discovery.

Powertrain
The Cadillac Escalade IQL has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade IQL and the Land Rover Discovery. With the Cadillac Escalade IQL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery.