This page includes complete 2021 Cadillac Escalade specifications, including engine, transmission, chassis, suspension, wheels, tires, exterior and interior dimensions and more.
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Engine
| Gasoline V8 | Diesel I6 |
| Engine RPO code: | L87 | LM2 |
| Displacement: | 6.2L | 3.0L |
| Configuration: | V8 OHV | I6 DOHC |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | 3.30 x 3.54 / 84 x 90 |
| Block material: | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Fuel delivery: | Direct Injection | High-pressure, common-rail direct injection |
| Power (hp / kW): | 420 / 313.2 | 277 / 206.6 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): | 460 / 623.7 | 460 / 623.7 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Transmission & Axle
| Engine: | 6.2L V8 L87 Gasoline | 3.0L I6 LM2 Diesel |
| Transmission: | 10-speed automatic (MHS) | 10-speed automatic (MQC) |
| Drive Wheels: | 2WD standard, 4WD optional | 2WD standard, 4WD optional |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.23 | 3.23 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Chassis & Suspension
| Front Suspension: | Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar; available Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control |
| Rear Suspension: | Independent multilink with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar; available Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control |
| Steering Type: | Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning Circle (ft. / m): | 39.7 / 12.1 |
| Brake Type: | 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc |
| Brake Rotor Size Front (in. / mm): | 13.5 / 343 |
| Brake Rotor Size Rear (in. / mm): | 13.58 / 345 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Exterior Dimensions
| Escalade | Escalade ESV |
| Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 121 / 3071 | 134.1 / 3406 |
| Overall Length (in. / mm): | 211.90 / 5382 | 227 / 5766 |
| Overall Width (in. / mm): | 81.10 / 2060 | 81.1 / 2060 |
| Overall Height (in. / mm): | 76.70 / 1948 | 76.4 / 1941 |
| Track Front (in. / mm): | 68.40 / 1737 | 68.4 / 1737 |
| Track Rear (in. / mm): | 68.10 / 1730 | 68.1 / 1730 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Interior Dimensions
| Escalade | Escalade ESV |
| Headroom Front (in. / mm): | 42.30 / 1074 | 42.3 / 1074 |
| Headroom Second Row (in. / mm): | 38.90 / 988 | 38.9 / 988 |
| Headroom Third Row (in. / mm): | 38.20 / 970 | 38.2 / 970 |
| Legroom Front (in. / mm): | 44.50 / 1130 | 44.5 / 1130 |
| Legroom Second Row (in. / mm): | 41.70 / 1059 | 41.7 / 1059 |
| Legroom Third Row (in. / mm): | 34.90 / 886 | 36.6 / 930 |
| Shoulder Room Front (in. / mm): | 65.50 / 1664 | 65.5 / 1664 |
| Shoulder Room Second Row (in. / mm): | 64.60 / 1641 | 64.6 / 1641 |
| Shoulder Room Third Row (in. / mm): | 62.70 / 1593 | 62.8 / 1595 |
| Hip Room Front (in. / mm): | 61.70 / 1567 | 61.7 / 1567 |
| Hip Room Second Row (in. / mm): | 61.20 / 1554 | 61.2 / 1554 |
| Hip Room Third Row (in. / mm): | 49.40 / 1255 | 49.4 / 1255 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Weights, Capacities & Cargo volume
| Escalade | Escalade ESV |
| Engine | L87 | LM2 | L87 | LM2 |
| Curb Weight RWD (lb. / kg): | 5635 / 2556 | 5827 / 2643 | 5785 / 2624 | 5974 / 2710 |
| Curb Weight 4WD (lb. / kg): | 5823 / 2641 | 6015 / 2728 | 5993 / 2718 | 6182 / 2804 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons / liters): | 24 / 91 | 24 / 91 | 28.3 / 107.1 | 28.3 / 107.1 |
| Cargo volume, behind 1st row seat, with 2nd and 3rd row seats down, cu. ft. (liters): | 121 / 3426.7 | 121 / 3426.7 | 142.8 / 4044 | 142.8 / 4044 |
| Cargo volume, behind 2nd row seat, with 3rd row seats down, cu. ft. (liters): | 72.9 / 2064.5 | 72.9 / 2064.5 | 94.1 / 2665 | 94.1 / 2665 |
| Cargo volume, behind 3rd row seat, cu. ft. (liters): | 25.5 / 722.2 | 25.5 / 722.2 | 41.5 / 1175 | 41.5 / 1175 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Payload & Towing
| Escalade | Escalade ESV |
| L87 | LM2 | L87 | LM2 |
| Max Trailering RWD (lb. / kg): | 8200 / 37201 | 8100 / 3674 | 8000 / 36292 | 7900 / 3583 |
| Max Trailering 4WD (lb. / kg): | 8000 / 3629 2 | 7800 / 3538 | 7800 / 35383 | 7700 / 3492 |
| Max Payload RWD (lb / kg): | 1636 / 742 | 1620 / 735 | 1636 / 742 | 1519 / 689 |
| Max Payload 4WD (lb / kg): | 1647 / 747 | 1532 / 695 | 1548 / 702 | 1329 / 603 |
1. Requires (ZM1) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. Base trailering weight without (ZM1) is 7700 lbs. (3493 kg.).
2. Requires (ZM1) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. Base trailering weight without (ZM1) is 7500 lbs. (3402 kg.).
3. Requires (ZM1) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. Base trailering weight without (ZM1) is 7300 lbs. (3402 kg.). 2021 Cadillac Escalade Specs - Wheels & Tires
| Wheel Diameter | Wheel Description | Tire Size | Tire Type |
| 22 inch | 14-Spoke alloy with Bright Silver finish (SML) | 275/50R22SL | All Season |
| 22 inch | 14-Spoke alloy with Polished finish (SGK) | 275/50R22SL | All Season |
| 22 inch | 12-Spoke alloy, Polished with Dark Android finish (SMD) | 275/50R22SL | All Season |
| 22 inch | 10-Spoke alloy, Polished with Dark Android finish and Laser Etching (SGG) | 275/50R22SL | All Season |
| 22 inch | LPO 12-Spoke Chrome alloy wheels (SET) | 275/50R22SL | All Season |
| 22 inch | LPO 12-Spoke Gloss Black alloy wheels (SSX) | 275/50R22SL | All Season |
| 17 inch | 17 inch spare wheel (XCQ) | 265/70R17SL | All Season |
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