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2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel is a midsize or large SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 23rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,413 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,413 15,000 mi/yr · $16.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #23 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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23Cadillac Escalade Diesel23 MPG $2,413
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 Escalade DieselOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escalade Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Escalade 2WD	Diesel	21 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,413
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Escalade 4WD	Diesel	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,523

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 437 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel vs. rivals

vs Volvo XC90 25 MPG · $2,370/yr XC90 saves $43/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid 46 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,470/yr Escalade Diesel saves $57/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr Range Rover Diesel saves $101/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Escalade Diesel saves $163/yr vs BMW X5 Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Escalade Diesel saves $163/yr vs BMW X6 Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Escalade Diesel saves $163/yr vs Lincoln Aviator 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Aviator saves $199/yr vs BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid 50 MPGe + 20 MPG · $2,204/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $209/yr vs Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid 55 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,924/yr XC90 Plug-in Hybrid saves $489/yr vs Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid 56 MPGe + 23 MPG · $1,833/yr Aviator Plug-in Hybrid saves $581/yr vs Cadillac Escalade 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Escalade Diesel saves $1,072/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel?