2016 Cadillac Escalade Standard 2WD
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade Standard 2WD is a 420-hp 6.2-liter V8 with an automatic 8-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $72,970 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Escalade measures 203.9 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,594 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $72,970 ($98,814 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $73,965 ($100,161 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.25 x 92.0 |
| Injection Type | Direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.56 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.97 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.08 |
| 4th Gear | 1.69 |
| 5th Gear | 1.27 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.85 |
| 8th Gear | 0.65 |
| Reverse | 3.82 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-in. chrome aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20-in. chrome aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P275/55R20 |
| Tires Rear | P275/55R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.9 in |
| Width | 80.5 in |
| Height | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in |
| Front Track | 68.7 in |
| Rear Track | 68.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,594 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 64.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 60.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars