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Shown: 23 Cadillac Escalade-V Base (T1UL). Photo: HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2027
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2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 13–23 MPG combined

17 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
City
19 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD
$4,810

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2015-2020

2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade at a glance

The 2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade covers 7 model years in the EPA database (31 configurations in all), rated 13–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $4,810 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade by model year

2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2027 (partial) Gas 13–17 MPG $4,810–$6,010 Ratings changed
2026 Gas 13–17 MPG $4,790–$6,180 Ratings changed
2025 Gas 13–17 MPG $4,790–$6,180 Ratings changed
2024 Gas, Diesel 13–23 MPG $4,100–$6,060 Ratings changed
2023 Gas, Diesel 13–23 MPG $4,100–$6,350 Ratings changed
2022 Gas, Diesel 16–23 MPG $4,100–$5,140 Ratings changed
2021 Gas, Diesel 16–23 MPG $4,050–$5,180 First year

What the 2027 Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$401

$4,810 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$8.02

Per 100 miles

$32.07

Five years

$24,050

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$1,650more a year

Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2027 Cadillac Escalade MPG

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,790 to $4,810, $20 more.

Gas · 6.2L
Combined
13–17 MPG
Per year
$4,810–$6,010

Gas configurations (3)

2027 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 15 19 17 $4,810
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,930
V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 4WD 11 17 13 $6,010

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2026 Cadillac Escalade MPG

13–17 MPG · $4,790–$6,180/yr

Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,790.

Gas · 6.2L
Combined
13–17 MPG
Per year
$4,790–$6,180

Gas configurations (3)

2026 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 15 19 17 $4,790
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,930
V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 4WD 11 17 13 $6,180

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2025 Cadillac Escalade MPG

13–17 MPG · $4,790–$6,180/yr

Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 17 MPG, down 6. Its annual cost goes from $4,100 to $4,790, $690 more.

Gas · 6.2L
Combined
13–17 MPG
Per year
$4,790–$6,180

Gas configurations (3)

2025 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 15 19 17 $4,790
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,930
V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 4WD 11 17 13 $6,180

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2024 Cadillac Escalade MPG

13–23 MPG · $4,100–$6,060/yr

Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,100.

Gas · 6.2L
Combined
13–16 MPG
Per year
$5,020–$6,060
See gas configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$4,100–$4,290
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2024 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $5,020
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $5,110
V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 4WD 11 16 13 $6,060

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2024 Cadillac Escalade diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 21 27 23 $4,100
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 26 22 $4,290

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 Cadillac Escalade MPG

13–23 MPG · $4,100–$6,350/yr

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,100.

Gas · 6.2L
Combined
13–16 MPG
Per year
$5,020–$6,350
See gas configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$4,100–$4,290
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2023 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $5,020
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $5,110
V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 4WD 11 16 13 $6,350

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2023 Cadillac Escalade diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 21 27 23 $4,100
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 26 22 $4,290

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2022 Cadillac Escalade MPG

16–23 MPG · $4,100–$5,140/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,050 to $4,100, $50 more.

Gas · 6.2L
Combined
16 MPG
Per year
$4,950–$5,140
See gas configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$4,100–$4,290
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2022 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 10-spd (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,950
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 10-spd 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,960
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 10-spd 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 10-spd 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,140

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2022 Cadillac Escalade diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 21 27 23 $4,100
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 26 22 $4,290

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Cadillac Escalade MPG

16–23 MPG · $4,050–$5,180/yr
Gas · 6.2L
Combined
16–17 MPG
Per year
$4,810–$5,180
See gas configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$4,050–$4,280
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2021 Cadillac Escalade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 10-spd (Most efficient) 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $4,810
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 10-spd 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,990
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 10-spd 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,070
Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 10-spd 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 13 19 16 $5,180

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2021 Cadillac Escalade diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 21 27 23 $4,050
Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 26 22 $4,280

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD: $5,740 in California and $4,170 in Texas, a $1,570 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Facelift (T1UC)

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17 MPG · $3,900/yr
2025 Chevrolet Suburban LT (T1YC)

2027 Chevrolet Suburban

17 MPG · $3,900/yr
2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Facelift (T1UG)

2027 GMC Yukon

17 MPG · $3,900/yr
Ford Expedition Active U717

2027 Ford Expedition

18 MPG · $3,530/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Cadillac Escalade years All Cadillac models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade get?

EPA rates the 2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade at 13–23 MPG combined across 31 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 27 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 13–17 MPG; Diesel: 22–23 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade?

The Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

How does the 2021-2027 Cadillac Escalade compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade) is rated 16–17 MPG combined and costs $3,760–$4,850 a year to fuel; the 2021-2027 model is rated 13–23 MPG and costs $4,050–$6,350 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Cadillac Escalade per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,810 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,810–$6,010 a year. That is a $1,200 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Cadillac Escalade 100 miles?

About $32.07 per 100 miles for the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $32.07 and $40.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2027 Cadillac Escalade more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.

How does the 2027 Cadillac Escalade compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,810 a year to fuel, $1,650 more than the class median of $3,160, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2027 Cadillac Escalade different from the 2026 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,790 to $4,810, $20 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2027 against 3 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Cadillac Escalade for that year.