Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 6.2L V8 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2025 GMC Yukon Denali. Their listed outputs are also identical at 420 hp. Both specifications list 624 Nm of torque. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 GMC Yukon Denali has the lower recorded consumption at 12.8 L/100km; 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 6.2L V8 is listed at 14.7 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 6.2L V8 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 1,303 litres versus 722 litres, a difference of 581 litres. 2025 GMC Yukon Denali carries the higher towing rating at 3,901 kg, while 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 6.2L V8 is listed at 3,674 kg. 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 6.2L V8 is 385 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 GMC Yukon Denali has the lower listed starting price at $72,100, compared with $84,290 for 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 6.2L V8. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.