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2013 Cadillac Escalade MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Cadillac Escalade is a midsize or large SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 45 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2013, it ranks 28th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #28 of 45 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	18	7.7	13.1
Combined	16	6.8	14.7

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
2Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
3GMC Yukon Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
4Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
5Cadillac Escalade Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
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28Cadillac Escalade16 MPG $2,906
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45Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2013 EscaladeOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Escalade MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Escalade 2WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Escalade AWD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Escalade Ext AWD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 570 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 3/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 3/10

2013 Cadillac Escalade vs. rivals

vs Lincoln Navigator 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Escalade saves $56/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Cayenne Hybrid saves $85/yr vs BMW X5 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Escalade saves $212/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Escalade saves $212/yr vs BMW X6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Escalade saves $212/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Range Rover saves $213/yr vs Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Escalade Hybrid saves $692/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Cadillac Escalade use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Cadillac Escalade?